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YR12 WLV

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,516 mi
Last recorded83,516 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 83,516 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 75,166 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2023 66,910 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 66,910 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 56,571 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 56,537 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 53,921 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,826 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,889 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 39,872 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,535 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,884 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 WLV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

YR12 WLV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 WLV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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