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YA12 VCD

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,042 mi
Last recorded142,042 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 VCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 142,042 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 136,698 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 136,597 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 114,082 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,030 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 112,029 miles

Emissions not tested UNSAFE TO TEST (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire ENGINE BAY (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front ANCILLARY BELT BROKEN

Pass 13 Sep 2019 101,656 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 80,454 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 72,218 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber weaping

slight corrosion on all disc's

Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode and inner surface area getting poor (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres inner edges wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,707 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 52,993 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 52,993 miles

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

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

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

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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YA12 VCD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YA12 VCD, 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 YA12 VCD registered?

YA12 VCD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is YA12 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 VCD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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