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YT12 SFO

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,346 mi
Last recorded111,346 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 SFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 111,346 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 101,312 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 92,393 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 92,393 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2022 80,593 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 80,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 72,592 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 66,178 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,855 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 60,855 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,724 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,621 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 29,193 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 29,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SFO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black 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 YT12 SFO, 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 YT12 SFO registered?

YT12 SFO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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