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2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,613 mi
Last recorded133,613 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 133,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 128,690 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 128,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 123,604 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 123,604 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 117,182 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 114,979 miles

Front bumper damaged lower offside

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled slightly on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged/cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

fuel filler cap access cover/flap defective

Fail 7 Jun 2021 114,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread worn on inner edge of tread exposing tyre construction cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged lower offside

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled slightly on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged/cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

fuel filler cap access cover/flap defective

Pass 8 Jun 2020 96,296 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 93,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2018 88,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,057 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,017 miles
Pass 22 May 2016 79,003 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 56,433 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear wiper split

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 URL 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 URL, 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 URL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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