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DG12 LJX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,112 mi
Last recorded113,112 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 LJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 113,112 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 106,209 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 97,906 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 97,905 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,601 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,110 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2020 75,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2019 72,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2018 62,880 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 53,396 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,973 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,265 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,187 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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DG12 LJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DG12 LJX, 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 DG12 LJX registered?

DG12 LJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is DG12 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 LJX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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