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DA61 YUC

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,923 mi
Last recorded78,923 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 78,923 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 77,049 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 77,048 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 74,823 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 74,823 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction 10 air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy Exhaust silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,706 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 67,982 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 63,062 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,132 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 48,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 48,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 39,919 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 39,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 30,961 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 25,281 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 18,057 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 YUC is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YUC, 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 YUC is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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