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AP12 GZS

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,737 mi
Last recorded108,737 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 GZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 108,737 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 105,662 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 98,860 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,103 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 82,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,505 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 74,496 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 74,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 66,093 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,670 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,848 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,547 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 26,146 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Small deep cuts in Rear Tyres , NOT to ply & cords

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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AP12 GZS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP12 GZS, 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 AP12 GZS registered?

AP12 GZS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 August 2012.

Is AP12 GZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 GZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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