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GJ62 EAO

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,994 mi
Last recorded125,994 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 EAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 125,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 124,120 miles

chip on windscreen nsf

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 123,135 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 117,703 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 110,043 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 104,110 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2019 99,090 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2019 99,080 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple lumps (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 78,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,460 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,094 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
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GJ62 EAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GJ62 EAO, 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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GJ62 EAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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