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AO62 RFJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,472 mi
Last recorded127,472 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 RFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 127,472 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 127,470 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 125,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 20 May 2024 116,896 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside front lower rear suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 116,894 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside front lower rear suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 116,380 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear tyre close to limit 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 116,380 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear tyre close to limit 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 95,704 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 95,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 74,263 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 74,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,221 miles

offside and nearside front tyres inner side walls cracked , no cords seen

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2015 32,937 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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AO62 RFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO62 RFJ, 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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AO62 RFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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