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FV62 VWR

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,165 mi
Last recorded132,165 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 VWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 132,165 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 132,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 120,087 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 120,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 107,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo Area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 107,053 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo Area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 94,671 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 82,255 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 81,961 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,819 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 73,819 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 73,807 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 73,483 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 73,483 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 70,752 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,805 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 53,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,591 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,356 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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FV62 VWR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV62 VWR, 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 FV62 VWR registered?

FV62 VWR is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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