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DA12 TZP

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,797 mi
Last recorded142,797 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 TZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 142,797 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slight distortion inner tread

Pass 20 Aug 2024 130,274 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2023 115,450 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 94,388 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 94,380 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 83,339 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,013 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,865 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 64,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,551 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 52,507 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 48,017 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 41,051 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,743 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 33,028 miles

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

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

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 TZP is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA12 TZP, 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 TZP is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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