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DA61 NWJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,480 mi
Last recorded138,480 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 NWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 138,480 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 138,480 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 121,801 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 102,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (lumpy) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,494 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damage

Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,164 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 36,533 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 36,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 29,088 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 29,088 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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DA61 NWJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DA61 NWJ, 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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DA61 NWJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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