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YL12 BXR

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,210 mi
Last recorded91,210 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 BXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 91,210 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 75,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 60,714 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 60,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,121 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 48,380 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 44,665 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 44,665 miles

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 37,810 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 31,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit castlating (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 23,199 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 17,251 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,645 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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YL12 BXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YL12 BXR, 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 YL12 BXR registered?

YL12 BXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is YL12 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL12 BXR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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