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YS12 MKA

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,985 mi
Last recorded135,985 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 MKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 135,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 135,985 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 133,527 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2024 133,527 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2023 121,639 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 2 Nov 2022 116,159 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm - rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 111,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,761 miles

emissions to clean to read

Fail 9 Oct 2020 97,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

emissions to clean to read

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,610 miles

low emissions to clean too test

Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,990 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 73,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,495 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,191 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MKA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MKA, 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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YS12 MKA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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