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V21 MDW

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,871 mi
Last recorded142,871 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 MDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 142,871 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 142,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 124,062 miles

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

tpms light on at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2023 108,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 100,731 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 100,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play alos noisey (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 93,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine noisey

Pass 10 Feb 2020 82,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower foglamp inoperative at time of test

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

bulb failure warning lamp on at time of test

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2019 67,399 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,947 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too low to record a reading

parking brake low effort

Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,142 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 37,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers & under-trays fit

Pass 30 May 2015 29,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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V21 MDW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V21 MDW, 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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V21 MDW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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