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YB12 ORU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,207 mi
Last recorded100,207 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 ORU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 100,207 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 92,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 85,723 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 70% worn . Discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slightly weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 76,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 66,889 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 66,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 58,216 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 58,216 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,716 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 41,658 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,367 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,020 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre between tred cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 34,019 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre between tred cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 24,653 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 19,693 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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YB12 ORU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB12 ORU, 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 YB12 ORU registered?

YB12 ORU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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