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AF62 LRX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,331 mi
Last recorded121,331 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 LRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 121,331 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside body and suspension components

Pass 10 Dec 2024 110,683 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 110,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords in side wall 20mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling device snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus 0 mm on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat leveling device snapped (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 110,355 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 103,231 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 103,230 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 95,720 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,424 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 88,424 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 84,330 miles

front brake discs inner faces poor

front brake imbalance

Pass 2 Sep 2019 77,326 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,765 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,218 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AF62 LRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF62 LRX, 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 AF62 LRX registered?

AF62 LRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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