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DF12 EAO

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,715 mi
Last recorded83,715 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 EAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 83,715 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 75,778 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 68,855 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 68,854 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 64,051 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 59,046 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,995 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 55,962 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached only three of the six bolts are still fitted and these three are loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 48,776 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 41,491 miles

Front windscreen has stonechip

Pass 22 Jun 2017 34,846 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 26,828 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,721 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 21,260 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,260 miles

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

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

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 EAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 DF12 EAO, 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 EAO registered?

DF12 EAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is DF12 EAO safe to buy?

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