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RD02 DOB

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,290 mi
Last recorded149,290 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 DOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 149,290 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 140,695 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 125,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 111,299 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 106,603 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,589 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 73,876 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 73,876 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,414 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 35,839 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,112 miles

advise front brake check cant se inner pad

advise rear brake check cant se inner pads

advise x4 Tyre values splitting

no smoke on emssions

Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,454 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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RD02 DOB is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RD02 DOB, 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 RD02 DOB registered?

RD02 DOB is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is RD02 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD02 DOB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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