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X77 REX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,085 mi
Last recorded112,085 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX77 REX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 112,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 112,057 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *inner edge worn to final rubber* and outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 101,135 miles

Central Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 97,391 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 97,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 93,288 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 93,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 88,371 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 88,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 86,204 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 86,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,933 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 74,538 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 74,538 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,629 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 63,149 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,679 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,182 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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X77 REX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X77 REX, 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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X77 REX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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