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Y90 MLR

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,931 mi
Last recorded88,931 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY90 MLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be wearing considerably lower than N/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 83,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 76,856 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 71,503 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 71,503 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (235/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 71,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (235/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,533 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 63,678 miles

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,096 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 62,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush excessive play in shakers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 60,451 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 60,451 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently bonnet catch not locking the bonnet after closing (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,216 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 41,655 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 36,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y90 MLR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y90 MLR, 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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Y90 MLR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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