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DK12 WHJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,783 mi
Last recorded75,783 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 WHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 75,783 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 75,782 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Wishbone linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 72,485 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 72,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 70,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,393 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 65,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,342 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 61,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 punctures ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,559 miles

Both front and Nearside rear tyres cracked and perished between the tread

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,893 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,626 miles

Nearside Rear nail In tread

Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DK12 WHJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DK12 WHJ, 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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DK12 WHJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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