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YT12 HFJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,999 mi
Last recorded72,999 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 HFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 72,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 70,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt buckle casing loose

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 60,386 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 2 Aug 2022 60,169 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre NSR and OSF ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 55,048 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 51,832 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,062 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,735 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 32,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 25,215 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,352 miles

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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YT12 HFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT12 HFJ, 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 YT12 HFJ registered?

YT12 HFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YT12 HFJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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