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R30 DLN

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,362 mi
Last recorded103,362 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 DLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 103,362 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 96,915 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 85,319 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 77,075 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2022 73,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2021 68,520 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,155 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 63,155 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 57,807 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 57,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,647 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 50,646 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Pass 1 May 2017 43,693 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 36,820 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 May 2016 36,819 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,881 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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R30 DLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R30 DLN, 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 R30 DLN registered?

R30 DLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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