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DC02 JAC

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,463 mi
Last recorded132,463 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 JAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 132,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2024 126,747 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake pads uneven wear

Rear rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 22 Dec 2023 122,070 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than near side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 122,054 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than near side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 116,890 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 106,278 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 93,932 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,455 miles

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

both front and rear sets of brake pads getting low

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

both rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,047 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 70,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,455 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 32,762 miles

both rear tyres have uneven tread on inner shoulders

Fail 27 Jun 2015 32,651 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front tyres have shoulder wear

both rear tyres have uneven tread on inner shoulders

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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DC02 JAC is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DC02 JAC, 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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DC02 JAC is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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