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GU12 VYP

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,349 mi
Last recorded139,349 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 139,349 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 138,138 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 137,721 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring Light on

Fail 5 Nov 2022 137,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2021 130,555 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 120,141 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,601 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 85,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,284 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,261 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 62,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GU12 VYP is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GU12 VYP, 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 GU12 VYP registered?

GU12 VYP is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GU12 VYP safe to buy?

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