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FJ62 VCF

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,626 mi
Last recorded93,626 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 VCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 93,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel stiff to rotate

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 92,958 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 92,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front's surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear's slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NSR/OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 92,397 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front's surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear's slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NSR/OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 92,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear corrosion at rear subframe

Rear corrosion at rear suspension arms

tpms on

Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,954 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 91,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 90,836 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 90,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 84,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 84,810 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 78,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 78,579 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,422 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,637 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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FJ62 VCF is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black 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 FJ62 VCF, 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 FJ62 VCF registered?

FJ62 VCF is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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