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R26 DMS

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,586 mi
Last recorded45,586 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 DMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 45,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 41,708 miles

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 6 Aug 2024 38,577 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 35,673 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 32,238 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 29,871 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 28,899 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 26,530 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 24,165 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 21,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 19,682 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 13,830 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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R26 DMS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R26 DMS, 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 R26 DMS registered?

R26 DMS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is R26 DMS safe to buy?

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