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BU62 ZTB

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,062 mi
Last recorded68,062 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 ZTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 68,062 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2025 67,435 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 67,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2024 62,865 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 61,327 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 53,168 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 52,621 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 52,611 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 49,041 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage (chip) under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread misshaped

Pass 7 May 2021 46,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 43,111 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2019 40,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 40,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 37,704 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 32,489 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2015 32,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2015 32,119 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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BU62 ZTB is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU62 ZTB, 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 BU62 ZTB registered?

BU62 ZTB is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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