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GF62 BFY

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,849 mi
Last recorded125,849 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 BFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 125,849 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS WORN ON BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 125,849 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed TO WIRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS WORN ON BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 115,455 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer O/S/F OUTER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Pass 24 Oct 2023 108,628 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 108,628 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 100,683 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,592 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 89,153 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,510 miles

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm through centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 84,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 2353519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,312 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 64,961 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 64,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 51,366 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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GF62 BFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 GF62 BFY, 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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GF62 BFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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