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WL12 MDY

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,787 mi
Last recorded125,787 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 MDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 125,787 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 116,965 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 116,843 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 103,678 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 86,867 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 86,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 79,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,852 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 71,852 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 65,448 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 59,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,982 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,927 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 44,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,536 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 30,820 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 25 Jun 2015 30,820 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

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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WL12 MDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WL12 MDY, 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 WL12 MDY registered?

WL12 MDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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