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YS12 YTW

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,463 mi
Last recorded119,463 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 119,463 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 112,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 112,747 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 103,807 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2023 92,901 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 82,675 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,175 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 75,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached retaining nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 68,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 68,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (235/35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,793 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

both front wheel arch liners insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2018 62,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb fitment? (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb fitment? (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

both front wheel arch liners insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2017 56,991 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 56,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,818 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 38,746 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2015 38,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 YTW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YTW, 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 YTW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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