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DA61 YSU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,697 mi
Last recorded76,697 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 76,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 9 Nov 2024 72,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Head gasket at back of engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 70,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible High beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible High beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Head gasket at back of engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 59,955 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 59,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 40,356 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 40,356 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 37,763 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 33,103 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 29,955 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 28,474 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 25,919 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 23,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 20,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,651 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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DA61 YSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA61 YSU, 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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DA61 YSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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