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YF61 ONZ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,020 mi
Last recorded126,020 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 ONZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 126,020 miles

ALL rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 125,999 miles

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

ALL rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 122,215 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 116,741 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Both rear lower arms corroding

Front headlamps deteriorating

Nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorating

Offside front tyre wearing low

Slight play in offside front antiroll bar link rod

Pass 14 Jul 2023 109,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively creak (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 103,733 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 103,732 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 96,887 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 90,886 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,752 miles

imbalance on park brake

Fail 4 Jun 2019 78,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

imbalance on park brake

Pass 11 Apr 2018 64,465 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 64,457 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,678 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,705 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 26,976 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 26,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YF61 ONZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YF61 ONZ, 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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YF61 ONZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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