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DA12 DZL

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,408 mi
Last recorded61,408 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 DZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 61,408 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 58,555 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 58,555 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn grinding metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 55,000 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Oct 2022 51,319 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 48,493 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Oct 2020 45,954 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 43,842 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 43,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 43,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 16,213 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 15,268 miles

Both front tyres getting close to wear indicator

Pass 25 Jun 2015 11,325 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 11,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA12 DZL registered?

DA12 DZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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