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YP61 LGJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,396 mi
Last recorded76,396 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 LGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 76,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 76,287 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 75,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,108 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 74,740 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 73,752 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 69,656 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 59,925 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,924 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 46,924 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 34,813 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 29,085 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 22,859 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 22,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YP61 LGJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YP61 LGJ, 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 YP61 LGJ registered?

YP61 LGJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is YP61 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP61 LGJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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