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AF62 VWL

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

183,655 mi
Last recorded183,655 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 183,655 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 163,153 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2023 141,540 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 121,182 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 99,138 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 88,227 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides just passed as 1.5mm to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 88,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides just passed as 1.5mm to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,592 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 68,261 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 58,427 miles

Under shields fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 95W (4.1.E.1)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

rear tyres misshapen

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 VWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

AF62 VWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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The MOT history for AF62 VWL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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