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YB61 APU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,600 mi
Last recorded92,600 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 APU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 92,600 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS & NS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 92,600 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened OS & NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OS & NS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 88,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 85,053 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 78,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 65,092 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,164 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 57,160 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 51,525 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Dec 2019 51,522 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 43,325 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 43,319 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

radiator mounting panel badly damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,470 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 39,470 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,923 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 33,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 26,778 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 19,937 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 26 Jan 2015 19,937 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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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YB61 APU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YB61 APU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB61 APU registered?

YB61 APU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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