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YC12 NMK

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,558 mi
Last recorded153,558 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 NMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 153,558 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 153,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 144,202 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 134,598 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 134,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 122,754 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 122,172 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 108,550 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 90,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 90,529 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 90,529 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,891 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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YC12 NMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC12 NMK, 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 YC12 NMK registered?

YC12 NMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is YC12 NMK safe to buy?

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