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Y18 JNL

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

78,186 mi
Last recorded78,186 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 JNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 78,186 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and also 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres outers cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 112,570 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 72,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 109,353 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 69,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,351 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 102,348 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 64,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 86,942 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 76,236 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 57,716 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 75,498 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 75,352 miles

Emissions not tested aborted test due to excess smoke levels (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner rym damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,841 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 8 Sep 2018 45,900 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 62,472 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 62,019 miles

Emissions not tested too much visible smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,240 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,652 miles

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

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

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,346 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres are wearing lumpy

Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,232 miles

front brake pads appear low

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,896 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 32,667 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 21,864 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 15,522 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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Y18 JNL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 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 Y18 JNL, 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 Y18 JNL registered?

Y18 JNL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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