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E9 DRG

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,972 mi
Last recorded122,972 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 DRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 122,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 114,969 miles

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

Offside door mirror housing damaged

front wipers poor

oil on minimum

Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,564 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 106,564 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 97,225 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,150 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 78,065 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 78,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 66,303 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 66,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1mm & Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & Starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & Stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 44,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,706 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,928 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jul 2015 23,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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E9 DRG is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 E9 DRG, 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 E9 DRG registered?

E9 DRG is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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