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YY62 GSU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,959 mi
Last recorded100,959 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 GSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 100,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 100,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake poor.

Pass 29 Oct 2024 94,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 94,822 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight on sidewalls 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 88,689 miles

Nearside Front leveling device rod broken.headlights still adjust in car,

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,229 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 72,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,452 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 58,046 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,606 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 44,458 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 33,132 miles

Front tyres low tread.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 20,040 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 20,040 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)

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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YY62 GSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YY62 GSU, 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 YY62 GSU registered?

YY62 GSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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