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YX62 RVY

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,763 mi
Last recorded70,763 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 RVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 70,763 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

wiper blade catching at top of screen

Fail 26 Sep 2025 70,763 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

wiper blade catching at top of screen

Pass 30 Sep 2024 63,094 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wiper blades catching at the top of the screen

Pass 2 Oct 2023 57,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

wipers catching at top of screen

Pass 3 Oct 2022 50,237 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Oct 2022 50,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively catching object stuck on top of windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm. inner stepped and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm , inner bald and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2021 43,801 miles

both rear tyres cracked and unevenly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2020 38,168 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres cracked in the tread

Fail 2 Sep 2020 38,168 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres cracked in the tread

Pass 2 Sep 2019 30,734 miles

rear tyres stepped on inner tread

Pass 14 Aug 2018 19,646 miles

rear tyres cracking slightly in the tread

Pass 15 Aug 2017 11,013 miles

hand brake operation feels slightly rough

Pass 7 Jul 2016 8,889 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 7,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 7,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 7,008 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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YX62 RVY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX62 RVY, 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 YX62 RVY registered?

YX62 RVY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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