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GJ62 LFS

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,014 mi
Last recorded105,014 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 LFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 105,014 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 105,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 95,092 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 85,853 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 77,948 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 74,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 71,321 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 70,162 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 68,229 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 59,255 miles

Offside wing mirror damaged

condensation nearside front headlight

Fail 17 Jul 2018 59,255 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside wing mirror damaged

condensation nearside front headlight

Pass 24 Jun 2017 49,422 miles

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

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

condensation in nearside front headlight

Fail 22 Jun 2017 49,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235.40.18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

condensation in nearside front headlight

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,044 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 38,291 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235.40.18 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,810 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 LFS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ62 LFS, 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 LFS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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