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W5 LKE

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,706 mi
Last recorded110,706 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 LKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 110,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 110,367 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 110,367 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 99,357 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 92,272 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 87,546 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 87,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 82,803 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 82,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,401 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,862 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,176 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,489 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,995 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED AND WORN ON INNER EDGE.REPLACEMENT ADVISED

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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W5 LKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W5 LKE, 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 W5 LKE registered?

W5 LKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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