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DE61 ZVJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,299 mi
Last recorded139,299 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 ZVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 139,299 miles

Front All front suspension corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and multiple cut in tread but no obvious cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and multiple cut in tread but no obvious cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All rear suspension corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 139,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front All front suspension corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and multiple cut in tread but no obvious cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and multiple cut in tread but no obvious cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All rear suspension corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 136,300 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 133,759 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2022 133,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 119,080 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 108,644 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 98,580 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 83,601 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 68,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,569 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,214 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 41,214 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DE61 ZVJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black 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 DE61 ZVJ, 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 DE61 ZVJ registered?

DE61 ZVJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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