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AJ62 ETU

2013 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,313 mi
Last recorded173,313 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco66,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 ETU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 173,313 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 163,656 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 163,583 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 161,690 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 141,270 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 141,270 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 129,048 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake low reading

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 128,935 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken pig tail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake low reading

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 112,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 35 19w (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency 17%

Screen washer bottle leaking

Fail 26 Apr 2021 112,750 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 35 19w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency 17%

Screen washer bottle leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2020 102,413 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,085 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner edge misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 70,157 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 70,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,007 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 21,094 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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AJ62 ETU is a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 66,266 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 AJ62 ETU, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ62 ETU registered?

AJ62 ETU is a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 February 2013.

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