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WJ62 YDK

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,112 mi
Last recorded85,112 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 YDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 85,112 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 85,111 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 85,111 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 83,424 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 83,424 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 79,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,037 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 74,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 74,475 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 64,893 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 64,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 53,200 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 49,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 39,554 miles

Nearside rear tyre misshapen/ worn unevenly

Offside rear tyre misshapen/ worn unevenly

Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,440 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 17,469 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 17,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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WJ62 YDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 WJ62 YDK, 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 WJ62 YDK registered?

WJ62 YDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ62 YDK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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