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S27 DFD

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

135,477 mi
Last recorded135,477 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 DFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 135,477 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 135,477 miles

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

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

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 Oct 2025 136,708 miles

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

OSR brake bind

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 127,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 126,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 118,732 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 114,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 109,942 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 109,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 99,808 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 103,596 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))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 103,596 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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 93,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,816 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 89,985 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 84,867 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 84,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 81,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm also worn on inner edge (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 81,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm also worn on inner edge (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 75,981 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 2 Jul 2018 72,495 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre misshapen on inner edge and slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre misshapen on inner edge and slightly perished

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,422 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 65,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre misshapen on inner edge and slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre misshapen on inner edge and slightly perished

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,478 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 62,478 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,355 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 58,355 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 58,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,557 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,577 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,632 miles

emissons too clean for printout

Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,890 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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S27 DFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 S27 DFD, 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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S27 DFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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