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WR12 UPW

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,338 mi
Last recorded103,338 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 UPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 103,338 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 94,268 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 94,268 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 84,112 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,147 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 66,839 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front 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 5 Mar 2020 63,818 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,841 miles

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

both front windows tinted not effecting drivers view

main beam bulbs emitting blue tinge.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 61,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front windows tinted not effecting drivers view

main beam bulbs emitting blue tinge.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,342 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 51,809 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 51,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,469 miles

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

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WR12 UPW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown 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 WR12 UPW, 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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WR12 UPW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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