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WJ05 RAT

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

90,336 mi
Last recorded90,336 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 RAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 90,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 168,138 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2025 168,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 86,204 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 86,181 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 164,193 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,186 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 154,685 miles

Exhaust back box badly corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 154,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust back box badly corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 60,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 149,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 149,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,089 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 145,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2021 145,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,654 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 40,654 miles

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 140,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 140,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 36,702 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 129,691 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

Fail 21 Jan 2019 129,691 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

Pass 21 Aug 2018 31,077 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 119,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 26,086 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 108,911 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 20,695 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 98,876 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 15,325 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 15,325 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 89,479 miles

o/s front tyre wearing badly on in side edge

Fail 23 Jan 2015 89,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s front tyre wearing badly on in side edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,107 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 79,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,850 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WJ05 RAT is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

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 WJ05 RAT, 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 WJ05 RAT registered?

WJ05 RAT is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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