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EY12 LRV

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,026 mi
Last recorded171,026 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 LRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 171,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 169,285 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 169,281 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 167,099 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 154,620 miles

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

play r o/s link bar

Fail 11 Jan 2021 154,620 miles

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

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

play r o/s link bar

Pass 2 Mar 2020 139,561 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 111,636 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 111,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,660 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,892 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 May 2016 50,808 miles

Low Emmitter

Rear Tyres Worn On The INSIDE / Low Tread

Service Now Light On The Dash

Fail 27 May 2016 50,570 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Low Emmitter

Rear Tyres Worn On The INSIDE / Low Tread

Service Now Light On The Dash

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,169 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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EY12 LRV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red 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 EY12 LRV, 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 EY12 LRV registered?

EY12 LRV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EY12 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 LRV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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