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DF12 VCK

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,932 mi
Last recorded177,932 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 VCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 177,932 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Fail 25 Mar 2025 177,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 26 Mar 2024 156,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 156,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 137,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre 2-3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2022 120,480 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 120,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 101,880 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 85,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,843 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 71,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2017 53,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre outer wall cuts

Fail 2 Apr 2017 53,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

n/s front tyre outer wall cuts

Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,872 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall cut yellow marked

Fail 10 Mar 2016 36,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s front tyre outer wall cut yellow marked

Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,867 miles

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 VCK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VCK, 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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DF12 VCK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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