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DF12 CON

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,730 mi
Last recorded85,730 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 CON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 85,730 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 85,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine tray loose

Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,672 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 78,616 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2023 72,752 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 68,167 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 68,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 60,022 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 56,176 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 56,176 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 49,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 40,050 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,995 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 36,848 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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DF12 CON is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DF12 CON, 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 DF12 CON registered?

DF12 CON is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is DF12 CON safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 CON shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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