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E6 GLD

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,316 mi
Last recorded87,316 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 GLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 87,316 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 87,316 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 140,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 140,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 131,646 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

nail in offside rear tyre

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2021 131,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

nail in offside rear tyre

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2020 120,853 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

insufficient diesel smoke emissions to trigger test equipment

Fail 29 Jul 2020 120,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

insufficient diesel smoke emissions to trigger test equipment

Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,254 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 20 Jan 2018 37,731 miles

NSF,OSR,NSR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TREAD

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted / under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 21,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 15,790 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 7,751 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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E6 GLD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E6 GLD, 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 E6 GLD registered?

E6 GLD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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