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SC12 YVP

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,393 mi
Last recorded77,393 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 YVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 77,393 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords few cuts and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 77,393 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords few cuts and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 68,680 miles

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

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded

osf and both rear coil springs corroded

osf brake pipe corroding under plastic coat

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Apr 2025 68,559 miles

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

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

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

engine oil overfull

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded

osf and both rear coil springs corroded

osf brake pipe corroding under plastic coat

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Apr 2024 62,369 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 62,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 57,855 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,716 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 47,472 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 43,043 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 36,521 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,025 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,234 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 20,999 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,439 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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SC12 YVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SC12 YVP, 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 YVP registered?

SC12 YVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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