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VA61 DYM

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,368 mi
Last recorded82,368 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA61 DYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 82,368 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 82,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 77,443 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 69,068 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 69,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2022 53,352 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 53,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake pad has scrapped the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake pad has scrapped the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 43,346 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 43,344 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 34,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Feb 2018 25,202 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and feathered

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre perished, feathered and cut in side wall

Fail 21 Feb 2018 25,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut in side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre perished, feathered and cut in side wall

o/s/r tyre perished and feathered

Pass 22 Feb 2017 21,325 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 21,325 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,114 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 9,595 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VA61 DYM is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VA61 DYM, 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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VA61 DYM is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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