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YS12 XJF

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,508 mi
Last recorded82,508 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 XJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 82,508 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 74,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 74,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 68,740 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 68,735 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 61,948 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 61,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,615 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 61,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 48,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 31,471 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 31,471 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 28,365 miles

both front tyres close to limit wearing on inside edges

offside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2017 22,080 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,792 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 14,567 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres slightly perished

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 XJF is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

YS12 XJF is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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