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DS12 WYH

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,269 mi
Last recorded75,269 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 WYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 75,269 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 75,269 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 71,252 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 71,247 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 68,220 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2024 68,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2023 65,700 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 65,700 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 63,493 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 60,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 56,005 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,297 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 53,297 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,839 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Fail 7 Jul 2017 50,839 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,992 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 45,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 38,527 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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DS12 WYH is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DS12 WYH, 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 DS12 WYH registered?

DS12 WYH is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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