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VE12 DYF

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,774 mi
Last recorded130,774 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 DYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 130,774 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 125,679 miles

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

n/s mirror cover missing

Fail 25 Apr 2025 125,679 miles

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

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

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 15 Mar 2024 122,153 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 121,788 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 121,780 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 121,378 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Left Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 121,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Left Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 119,989 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 117,084 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 107,513 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 107,513 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,438 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 93,438 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 63,378 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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VE12 DYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE12 DYF, 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 VE12 DYF registered?

VE12 DYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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