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YF62 XWE

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,346 mi
Last recorded87,346 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 XWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 87,346 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 87,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 85,547 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 83,044 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 83,043 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring rubbing on wheel /tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge where spring rubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 77,171 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 71,339 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 59,747 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 59,746 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 53,608 miles

Offside Rear Inner NAIL EMBEDDED IN TYRE TREAD

Fail 3 May 2018 53,608 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3 BULGES (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner NAIL EMBEDDED IN TYRE TREAD

Pass 10 May 2017 45,148 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 45,148 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2016 33,762 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 33,239 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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YF62 XWE 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 66.7%.

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 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 YF62 XWE, 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 YF62 XWE registered?

YF62 XWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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