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YF12 GZH

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,483 mi
Last recorded128,483 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 GZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 128,483 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

little reserve travel on handbrake

rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

undertrays preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2025 123,486 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 113,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 113,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 100,540 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front treads reading 2mm 235/45/17 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing uneven inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2023 100,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front treads reading 2mm 235/45/17 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing uneven inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 86,811 miles

oil filler cap missing

Pass 27 May 2021 73,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 66,537 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,207 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 55,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 43,006 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 34,438 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 23,347 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 17,479 miles

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

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

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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YF12 GZH is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YF12 GZH, 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 YF12 GZH registered?

YF12 GZH is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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