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42 DLR

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,360 mi
Last recorded115,360 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 DLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 115,360 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 115,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 112,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 111,018 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 110,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 109,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low inner edge and slightly out of shape inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 107,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy, little movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 107,161 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy, little movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror slightly damaged, lens secured with adhesive tape

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass secured with adhesive tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside reversing lamp innoperative

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,648 miles

Emissions too low to read

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 78,578 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 14 Jan 2019 78,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm scolloped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 22 Dec 2017 60,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Dec 2017 60,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,838 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 42,717 miles

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

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

dash cam removed from centre of screen prior to carrying out m.o.t test

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre uneven tread wear on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,442 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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42 DLR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black 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 42 DLR, 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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42 DLR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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