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YF12 ZGK

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,989 mi
Last recorded70,989 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 ZGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 70,989 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 66,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 62,140 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 62,140 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Front Reg plate delaminated (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended belt jammed fully out (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 59,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant low

Fail 20 Sep 2022 59,709 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant low

Fail 9 Sep 2022 59,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

coolant low

Pass 7 Sep 2021 58,523 miles

Chassis id label with manufacturers emissions plate limit removed

Coolant low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush, perished, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Glow plug warning light flashing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 58,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (object behind pushing arch liner out) (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

Chassis id label with manufacturers emissions plate limit removed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush, perished, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,630 miles

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

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 2 Sep 2020 57,630 miles

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

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2019 55,009 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 51,860 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 51,755 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,786 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 47,786 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,047 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,169 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 37,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZGK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF12 ZGK, 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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YF12 ZGK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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