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GJ12 BCZ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,974 mi
Last recorded145,974 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 BCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 145,974 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 145,974 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 137,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 128,874 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 128,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 121,907 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 111,918 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 111,916 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 101,486 miles

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

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 93,755 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 93,752 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 87,121 miles

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 79,129 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,883 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,845 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 63,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GJ12 BCZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ12 BCZ, 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 GJ12 BCZ registered?

GJ12 BCZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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