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YX12 SZF

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,681 mi
Last recorded70,681 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 SZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 70,681 miles

Nearside Front shocker damp / leaking

Fail 11 Mar 2025 70,681 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriated affecting digits (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shocker damp / leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2024 60,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 52,929 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner outer/worn on edger (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 49,168 miles

front tyres inner shoulders worn

Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 42,218 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 38,374 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 33,949 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 29,381 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 24,798 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,452 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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YX12 SZF is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YX12 SZF, 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 YX12 SZF registered?

YX12 SZF is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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