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WM12 VXN

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,912 mi
Last recorded115,912 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 VXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 115,912 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 115,910 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling link arch liner (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

offside rear tyre uneven

Pass 17 Jul 2024 102,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 89,326 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes perished on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Door mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 83,331 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 83,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 74,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 74,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 65,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,387 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,248 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,580 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,797 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 33,186 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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WM12 VXN is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc 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 WM12 VXN, 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 WM12 VXN registered?

WM12 VXN is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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The MOT history for WM12 VXN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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