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VN12 DVX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,063 mi
Last recorded139,063 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 DVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 139,063 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 139,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 128,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 128,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 116,738 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 116,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stalk working 1 in 5 times (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 107,508 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded x2

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside front headlamp leveling senor link slightly damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray loose

Fail 2 Nov 2022 107,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cut in outer side wall, showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded x2

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside front headlamp leveling senor link slightly damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray loose

Pass 2 Nov 2021 99,804 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,532 miles

front suspensions arm bushes starting to perish

window screen has various small stone chips

Pass 17 Oct 2019 83,818 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 8 Nov 2018 70,714 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 57,630 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 57,630 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low very (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,634 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 46,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,036 miles

emissions too clean to test

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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VN12 DVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VN12 DVX, 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 VN12 DVX registered?

VN12 DVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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