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EA62 FWV

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,776 mi
Last recorded170,776 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 FWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 170,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 162,038 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os ns lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 8 Oct 2024 162,038 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os ns lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 13 Jul 2023 157,147 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 157,140 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 151,728 miles

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

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

both front suspension console bushes cracked/worn

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2022 151,728 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

both front suspension console bushes cracked/worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 143,354 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim welded & damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front T.P.M.S Light illuminated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn smooth almost to the ply / cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 135,839 miles

n/s mirror assembly taped up

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight distortion o/s/r wheel rim

Fail 23 Jan 2020 135,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s mirror assembly taped up

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight distortion o/s/r wheel rim

Pass 25 Jan 2019 130,528 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 130,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge low & outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn uneven

Pass 30 Nov 2017 116,263 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,715 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 85,923 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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EA62 FWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA62 FWV, 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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EA62 FWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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