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YY12 VEL

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,731 mi
Last recorded157,731 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 VEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 157,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 143,907 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 129,272 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 117,118 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 117,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 103,359 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 98,820 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 92,679 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 82,870 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,959 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,710 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 49,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have irregular wear on inner edges

Fail 25 Aug 2015 49,794 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have irregular wear on inner edges

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 VEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY12 VEL, 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 YY12 VEL registered?

YY12 VEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YY12 VEL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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