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GJ12 ENF

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,698 mi
Last recorded159,698 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 ENF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 159,698 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 159,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 155,944 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 155,944 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 152,665 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 146,368 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 135,397 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 135,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding metal on metal with brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped and nsr damaged from worn brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 124,225 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 124,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn inner edge REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm bald inner edge REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn inner edge REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 114,426 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin need replacing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,746 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 65,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,024 miles

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under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 56,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean to test

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,115 miles

Both rear tyres distorted on inner edge.

Front wipers split but still clearing screen effectiverly.

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 ENF is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ENF, 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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GJ12 ENF is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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