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DE62 FGM

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,719 mi
Last recorded125,719 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 FGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 125,719 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes worn both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 112,642 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 99,707 miles

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

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2023 93,677 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 88,467 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 88,467 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 83,966 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 83,966 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 79,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,244 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 70,903 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,459 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 58,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,135 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,815 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED ON BOTH EDGES

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED ON BOTH EDGES

Fail 5 Oct 2015 39,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED ON BOTH EDGES

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED ON BOTH EDGES

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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DE62 FGM is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE62 FGM, 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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DE62 FGM is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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