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FY62 FXD

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,507 mi
Last recorded56,507 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 56,507 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 53,046 miles

creaking from osf when turning wheels but no obvious play in supspension or steering gear.

service due

Fail 6 Sep 2024 53,046 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

creaking from osf when turning wheels but no obvious play in supspension or steering gear.

service due

Pass 6 Sep 2023 49,761 miles

Offside Front noisy top mount when turning wheels

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 46,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front upper mounts slightly noisy

Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 42,926 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2020 42,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged rubbed through on broken spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2019 40,250 miles

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,267 miles

body and engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jun 2018 36,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40 r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

body and engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2017 32,244 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,911 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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FY62 FXD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FXD, 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 FY62 FXD registered?

FY62 FXD is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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