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DF12 YPE

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,988 mi
Last recorded160,988 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 YPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 160,988 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 155,757 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 147,422 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 137,604 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 131,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,770 miles

Both rear tyres heavily stepped on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,238 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 91,231 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres low tread.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 91,231 miles

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

Both front and nearside rear tyres low tread.

Rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 81,990 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,199 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 55,170 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

n/s wiper marking windscreen

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 YPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YPE, 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 YPE registered?

DF12 YPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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