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WU12 UYB

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,322 mi
Last recorded148,322 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 UYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 148,322 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 140,752 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 133,959 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 128,678 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both link rods has play slight noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,059 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 124,057 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

O/S/F tyre stepped

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slice in sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 117,599 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 105,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside wear on rim/edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside wear on rim/edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 92,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,929 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 64,774 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,724 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear inner tyres are badly distorted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no printout produced due to low emissions

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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WU12 UYB is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WU12 UYB, 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 WU12 UYB registered?

WU12 UYB is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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