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XX03 KJB

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,354 mi
Last recorded127,354 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX03 KJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 127,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 122,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 117,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 109,678 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 99,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has been professionally repaired

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 99,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has been professionally repaired

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 87,842 miles

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

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced Engine does not rev

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 87,826 miles

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

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

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

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced Engine does not rev

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 71,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced Engine does not rev

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2021 71,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced Engine does not rev

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2019 56,154 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced Engine does not rev

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2017 37,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2016 32,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2016 32,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2015 27,001 miles

Rear 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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XX03 KJB is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue 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 XX03 KJB, 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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XX03 KJB is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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