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EA12 PYS

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,612 mi
Last recorded143,612 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 PYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 143,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 143,612 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 129,858 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 121,598 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and uneven tread wear but is acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Advise slight cut to Anti roll bar ball joint dust cover but is acceptable

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and uneven tread wear but is acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 111,687 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 98,164 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,720 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 87,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2019 72,365 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 57,655 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 55,858 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front wheel rim is distorted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 39,960 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,840 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,783 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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EA12 PYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA12 PYS, 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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EA12 PYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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