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DE12 LGY

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,221 mi
Last recorded146,221 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 146,221 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 146,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr+nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 133,866 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 114,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 114,789 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 97,149 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os/ns rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 91,579 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing uneven/stepping wearing down inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,965 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 78,763 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 78,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 66,147 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 53,122 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 39,775 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,927 miles

O/S/R Tyre has sawtooth wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2015 16,802 miles

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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 LGY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black 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 DE12 LGY, 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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DE12 LGY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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