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DN12 VRL

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,339 mi
Last recorded105,339 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 VRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 105,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 105,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,908 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,224 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 86,701 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 70,963 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,992 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 50,992 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,049 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,049 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,306 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 37,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DN12 VRL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DN12 VRL, 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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DN12 VRL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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