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W16 SCN

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,515 mi
Last recorded141,515 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 SCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 141,515 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cobwebs inside both headlamps effecting the intensity of light (dulling) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bald outer shoulder and inner sidewall creased signs of being run-flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 139,639 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective cobwebs inside headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective cobwebs inside headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 137,594 miles

Offside Front FOG LIGHT GLASS BROKEN

Fail 8 Aug 2024 137,592 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front FOG LIGHT GLASS BROKEN

Pass 17 Jul 2023 131,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 131,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall damaged, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 124,012 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 113,670 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Windscreen has crack along bottom in black area

Pass 30 Jul 2020 102,818 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,702 miles

Front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,685 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 77,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,473 miles

both rear wishbone bushes weak on rear mounting fixings

Fail 6 Mar 2017 65,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear wishbone bushes weak on rear mounting fixings

Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,665 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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W16 SCN is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 72,700 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W16 SCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W16 SCN registered?

W16 SCN is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is W16 SCN safe to buy?

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