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YY12 NZX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,921 mi
Last recorded105,921 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 NZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 105,921 miles

Nearside Front And O/S/F brake hoses ferules quite seriously corroded, at calipers

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath their blistered protective paint coatings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including various attached suspension/braking components, showing quite serious corrosion to their exposed steel surfaces, but not excessive yet. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 105,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Large securing clip missing, and joint devoid of grease also. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front And O/S/F brake hoses ferules quite seriously corroded, at calipers

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath their blistered protective paint coatings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including various attached suspension/braking components, showing quite serious corrosion to their exposed steel surfaces, but not excessive yet. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 98,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/F also. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath section of blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc attached suspension/braking components, showing quite serious corrosion, to their exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 98,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Height sensor control arm fractured (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure on joint. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/F also. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath section of blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc attached suspension/braking components, showing quite serious corrosion, to their exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 93,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wiring cut.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe, inc attached suspension components, corroded to exposed steel surfaces.

Fail 7 May 2024 93,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wiring cut.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe, inc attached suspension components, corroded to exposed steel surfaces.

Pass 5 May 2023 87,628 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 87,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling device on lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 87,109 miles

front leveler removed lights aim set

Fail 28 Feb 2023 87,109 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative size and snaped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 76,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 64,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 63,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 44,910 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 44,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 32,865 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 18,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 9,442 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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YY12 NZX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY12 NZX, 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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YY12 NZX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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