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DF12 EEX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,015 mi
Last recorded142,015 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 EEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 142,015 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 142,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 134,285 miles

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

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

Undertray Fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2025 134,285 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Undertray Fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2024 124,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 124,801 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 114,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 103,163 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 103,097 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 90,974 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 66,253 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

offside front brake pads worn

Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,810 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,796 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,591 miles

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

Inner slight uneven wear on both rear tyres

emissions too clean to register result at tailpipe

Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,224 miles

Front both tyres 3mm tread remaining

Rear both tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

emissions too clean to register result at tailpipe

Fail 14 Jul 2015 34,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted on edges

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted on edges

nearside front tyre 3mm

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 EEX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DF12 EEX, 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 EEX registered?

DF12 EEX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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