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YS61 LXC

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

213,900 mi
Last recorded213,900 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 LXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 213,900 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 213,279 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 201,480 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 185,056 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 173,806 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 160,397 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 149,125 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 28 Sep 2018 133,888 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 121,840 miles

emission report not possible

Pass 31 Jan 2017 121,788 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 121,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 91,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,061 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 60,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YS61 LXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YS61 LXC, 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 YS61 LXC registered?

YS61 LXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is YS61 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 LXC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS61 LXC have outstanding finance?

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