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DF12 EBV

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,935 mi
Last recorded62,935 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 EBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 62,935 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 59,312 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 55,322 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 48,540 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear BOTH rear tyre worn uneven on the inner egde.

Pass 18 Oct 2021 33,803 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 30,158 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 25,599 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,355 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 21,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 19,287 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 16,205 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 11,731 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 11,731 miles

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

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

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 EBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EBV, 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 EBV registered?

DF12 EBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is DF12 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 EBV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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