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DK12 WMD

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,385 mi
Last recorded136,385 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 WMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 136,385 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 127,019 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge stepped slightly

o/s/r tyre inner edge stepped slightly

Fail 13 Dec 2024 127,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge stepped slightly

o/s/r tyre inner edge stepped slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2023 116,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 106,779 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,821 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,203 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 48,394 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 32,527 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 31,893 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre sidewall has damage but no cords

scratch on windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner edge of rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 29,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner edge of rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,519 miles

Rear both rear tyres are cracking

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bulge offside front tyre

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 WMD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WMD, 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 DK12 WMD registered?

DK12 WMD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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