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YS12 KMK

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,417 mi
Last recorded143,417 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 KMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 143,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 143,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 133,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Monitor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 124,382 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 124,382 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 115,063 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 106,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread area slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread area slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 106,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall series of slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread area slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread area slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 99,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 99,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 93,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,387 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,376 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 71,469 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 62,280 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 62,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,717 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,685 miles

both front tyres stepped on tread

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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YS12 KMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS12 KMK, 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 YS12 KMK registered?

YS12 KMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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