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FY62 TVX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,914 mi
Last recorded134,914 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 TVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 134,914 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 120,614 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,221 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Dec 2022 97,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 97,389 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,156 miles

Nearside Rear shock cover detached

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 84,156 miles

Nearside Rear shock cover detached

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up at time of test (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,439 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 May 2019 57,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all wheel bolts have large covers on them

Fail 28 May 2019 57,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low changed at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low changed at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all wheel bolts have large covers on them

Pass 11 Jun 2018 37,741 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 37,553 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 23,719 miles

undertrays and enigne covers fitted covering some components

Pass 9 Nov 2016 21,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are very rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

cut n/s/r tyre no cords or ply showing

nail o/s/r 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 TVX 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 73.3%.

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 TVX, 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 TVX registered?

FY62 TVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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