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SC12 XYD

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,278 mi
Last recorded85,278 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 XYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 85,278 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 85,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 82,182 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 75,608 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 75,604 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 71,328 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 71,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 61,092 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 61,092 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,077 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 54,102 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 54,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,683 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,027 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,242 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,083 miles

slight kerbing damage to nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2015 31,083 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight kerbing damage to nearside rear tyre

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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SC12 XYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SC12 XYD, 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 SC12 XYD registered?

SC12 XYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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