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G23 GDJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,623 mi
Last recorded168,623 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 GDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 168,623 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 166,733 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both side as modification (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 166,723 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both side as modification (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 162,170 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 162,100 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 156,305 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 147,510 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 147,498 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 140,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 133,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop deteriorated. outer cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front sensor linkage broken

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop deteriorated. outer cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 133,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop deteriorated. outer cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front sensor linkage broken

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop deteriorated. outer cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 114,213 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 114,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,967 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorating

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 71,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,188 miles

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

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

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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G23 GDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G23 GDJ, 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 G23 GDJ registered?

G23 GDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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