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FJ62 VPE

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,717 mi
Last recorded102,717 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 VPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 102,717 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 102,714 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Position lamp not working both fronts strobing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 95,032 miles

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 9 May 2024 87,734 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 83,511 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 83,242 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 83,098 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 77,428 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 71,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 66,656 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 66,656 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 57,632 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 57,632 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 49,200 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 49,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2016 35,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on side wall

under-trays fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 35,857 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on side wall

brake fluid low

under-trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 25,165 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 25,165 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 VPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FJ62 VPE, 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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FJ62 VPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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