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GL12 YBM

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,630 mi
Last recorded164,630 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 YBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 164,630 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 164,630 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 158,471 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 148,605 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 136,730 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 20 Jul 2020 113,992 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,481 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 79,833 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 63,614 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 53,773 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,524 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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GL12 YBM is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL12 YBM, 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 GL12 YBM registered?

GL12 YBM is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is GL12 YBM safe to buy?

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