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DA12 DLK

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,205 mi
Last recorded199,205 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 DLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 199,205 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2026 199,205 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing Both Sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 184,530 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 184,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 173,827 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 173,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 162,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 148,026 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 147,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 134,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 134,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing One bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 121,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 107,228 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 97,752 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,292 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,536 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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DA12 DLK 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 DA12 DLK, 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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DA12 DLK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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