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WG61 UDB

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,403 mi
Last recorded157,403 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 UDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 157,403 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 157,403 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 154,593 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 154,593 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 150,399 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 150,399 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 145,413 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 121,104 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 121,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 98,671 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 95,442 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 87,999 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 76,627 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 76,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,814 miles

slight damage o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,402 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,239 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 29 Jan 2016 44,239 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,459 miles

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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WG61 UDB is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WG61 UDB, 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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WG61 UDB is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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