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Y28 TUG

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,402 mi
Last recorded146,402 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 TUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 146,402 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 137,648 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 127,124 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 127,118 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken/unattached (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air-bag warning light on display (7.1.6 (a))

Front wheel-rims badly damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2023 110,151 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 110,151 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,602 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2021 84,913 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,382 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 19 Feb 2020 82,382 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,110 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,387 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 70,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 60,309 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 50,479 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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Y28 TUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y28 TUG, 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 Y28 TUG registered?

Y28 TUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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