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YR62 OPT

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,322 mi
Last recorded138,322 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 OPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 138,322 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 137,916 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 135,019 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 132,087 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 132,087 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 131,529 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 121,295 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 121,295 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 107,849 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 99,806 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 85,420 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 85,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235.45.19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 76,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads are getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 76,813 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads are getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 67,202 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,898 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,402 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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YR62 OPT is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR62 OPT, 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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YR62 OPT is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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