2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · YC12 WMK
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2012. Recorded mileage 192,128 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC12 WMK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2022
- 192,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC12 WMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (YC12 WMK) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
YC12 WMK Mileage History
- 09/12/2021171,220 mi
- 09/12/2021171,224 mi+4 mi
- 09/12/2022192,125 mi+20,901 mi
- 12/12/2022192,128 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 20,749 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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