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YR12 VWS

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,312 mi
Last recorded81,312 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 81,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 76,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 71,109 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 71,109 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 66,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 61,979 miles

Nearside Front Outer C.v boot leaking slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2020 56,942 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 53,577 miles

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 4 Oct 2018 49,171 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 44,017 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 44,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 38,678 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,132 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,826 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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YR12 VWS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White 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 YR12 VWS, 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 YR12 VWS registered?

YR12 VWS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is YR12 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 VWS 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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