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DE12 BTV

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,868 mi
Last recorded92,868 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 BTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 92,868 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2026 92,820 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded / delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 92,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded / delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 86,903 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 86,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 70,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,498 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 60,843 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,846 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,265 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 35,022 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 27,603 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2015 20,709 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,198 miles

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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DE12 BTV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE12 BTV, 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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What year was DE12 BTV registered?

DE12 BTV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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