CarVerify

Free Car Check

GC11 OWN

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,079 mi
Last recorded177,079 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC11 OWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 177,079 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 166,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre perishing ()

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

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

Rear both shock absorbers corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2023 155,796 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 155,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/19Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 143,027 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 134,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 124,878 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 113,526 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 113,520 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,290 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S sill damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/ sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2018 101,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S sill damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/ sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2017 92,320 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,901 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
Full Volkswagen Scirocco reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GC11 OWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GC11 OWN, 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 GC11 OWN?

You can check the full history of GC11 OWN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GC11 OWN registered?

GC11 OWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is GC11 OWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC11 OWN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GC11 OWN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GC11 OWN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.