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VE12 YEK

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,533 mi
Last recorded111,533 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 YEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 111,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S - Cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 111,533 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S - Cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Bald inner tread almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 104,208 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 98,706 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 93,435 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 93,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 89,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,782 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 75,056 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 75,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 58,082 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 58,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 52,140 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 52,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 40,168 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 14,219 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 9,664 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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VE12 YEK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE12 YEK, 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 VE12 YEK registered?

VE12 YEK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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