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YF12 XEW

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,151 mi
Last recorded69,151 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 69,151 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 67,222 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 64,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 62,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,856 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 56,853 miles

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

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 26 Jun 2020 52,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 47,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,145 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 42,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,449 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 36,449 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,414 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,811 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 25,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside 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 XEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YF12 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

YF12 XEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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