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DY55 DJY

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

130,521 mi
Last recorded130,521 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 DJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 130,521 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,681 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 81,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 119,332 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 78,347 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 108,295 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 71,987 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 71,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 104,032 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near and off side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 67,921 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 96,161 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 15 Nov 2021 65,153 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 93,646 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,181 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 88,566 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 88,566 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre close to limit

slight movement both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2019 56,029 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,162 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,877 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 79,575 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,325 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,387 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 70,386 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

tracking

Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,848 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,829 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre edge low 2354517

under tray

Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,885 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,505 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 49,350 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 42,169 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 25,698 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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DY55 DJY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

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 DY55 DJY, 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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DY55 DJY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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