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DE12 PXZ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,736 mi
Last recorded115,736 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 PXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 115,736 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 113,161 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 109,374 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 109,374 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 105,762 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,537 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 89,894 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,723 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 89,719 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 tracking in need of adjustment ? (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,438 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 63,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted & corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted & corroded (3.5.1i)

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

offside front tyre inner sidewall has slight damage

Fail 3 May 2017 63,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted & corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted & corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

offside front tyre inner sidewall has slight damage

Pass 12 May 2016 55,776 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 55,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,702 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 PXZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DE12 PXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 PXZ registered?

DE12 PXZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is DE12 PXZ safe to buy?

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