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SK12 YLM

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,882 mi
Last recorded85,882 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 YLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 85,882 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 85,880 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tpms Illuminated

Pass 11 Dec 2024 82,254 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 82,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor arm broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

TPMS illuminated.

Pass 8 Nov 2023 77,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 73,106 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 73,033 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging/lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency marginal.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 68,097 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 68,097 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,419 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 63,412 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 57,133 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 57,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,713 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,490 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,497 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,846 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,601 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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SK12 YLM is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK12 YLM, 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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SK12 YLM is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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