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GJ03 JAY

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,290 mi
Last recorded84,290 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 JAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 84,290 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 65,595 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 65,304 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 63,622 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,319 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,293 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 57,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,244 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,712 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 30,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,874 miles

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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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GJ03 JAY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ03 JAY, 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 GJ03 JAY registered?

GJ03 JAY is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ03 JAY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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