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YK12 KDO

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

295,954 mi
Last recorded295,954 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 KDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 295,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 262,472 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 262,472 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2024 230,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 230,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 194,187 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 194,187 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bulb loose in high beam reflector (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 154,712 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 154,712 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 120,028 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 120,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 103,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner rim slight damage

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 and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 103,250 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner rim slight damage

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 and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside mirror unit damaged and back casing missing

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,050 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 71,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2018 39,488 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,606 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 25,006 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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YK12 KDO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YK12 KDO, 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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YK12 KDO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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