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DF61 ACU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,811 mi
Last recorded139,811 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 ACU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 139,811 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 139,811 miles

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 129,993 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 118,800 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 97,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,266 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 77,045 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,344 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 66,835 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,403 miles

front & rear discs corroded in places

tyre inflation lamp on dash is in

Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,159 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 57,159 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DF61 ACU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF61 ACU, 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 DF61 ACU registered?

DF61 ACU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is DF61 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 ACU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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