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FY62 FWU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,261 mi
Last recorded91,261 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 FWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 91,261 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 86,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 73,909 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 65,271 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 65,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,095 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears low, nsr approx. 10% left, osr approx. 25% left (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears corroded (3.5.1i)

nsf fog light lense cracked

nsr tyre worn inner part roadface, cracks and low tread 1.6mm

osr tyre worn inner part roadface, cracks and low tread 2mm

undertrays

Fail 4 Jan 2017 61,095 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front lower trim (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage os rear view mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears low, nsr approx. 10% left, osr approx. 25% left (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears corroded (3.5.1i)

nsf fog light lense cracked

nsr tyre worn inner part roadface, cracks and low tread 1.6mm

osr tyre worn inner part roadface, cracks and low tread 2mm

undertrays

Pass 28 Aug 2015 45,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FY62 FWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY62 FWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY62 FWU?

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What year was FY62 FWU registered?

FY62 FWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is FY62 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 FWU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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