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EK62 GXN

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,690 mi
Last recorded76,690 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 GXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 76,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST LEGAL & STRONGLY ADVISE TO CHANGE ASAP 225/45/17Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

each front side light is fitted with a different style bulb

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge & perished in tread area

o/s/r tyre showing hi/low spots on inner edge & perished in tread area

rear subframe & suspension components inc arms & coil springs showing corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2024 71,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges/worn2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub frame corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 71,553 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges/worn2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub frame corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,536 miles

slight inner edge wear noted on rear tyres

slight wear noted on front discs

various rear end suspension components inc subfame showing corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2022 61,065 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 57,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 54,317 miles

o/s/f tyre slight inner edge wear

Fail 28 Sep 2020 54,317 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f tyre slight inner edge wear

o/s/r brake disc showing signs of overheating

o/s/r brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,480 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 47,511 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 47,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 41,639 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 35,965 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 22,414 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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EK62 GXN is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK62 GXN, 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 EK62 GXN registered?

EK62 GXN is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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