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YK12 YHR

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,522 mi
Last recorded83,522 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 YHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 83,522 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 78,823 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 70,689 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 64,055 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 61,493 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 58,068 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 55,377 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,755 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,643 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Aug 2017 42,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Aug 2016 30,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 30,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 18,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 18,952 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YHR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 YK12 YHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 YHR registered?

YK12 YHR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YK12 YHR safe to buy?

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