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GL12 TTJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,744 mi
Last recorded107,744 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 TTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 107,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 100,358 miles

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

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,833 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 89,298 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 86,216 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,735 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,605 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,484 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 73,476 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 66,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,961 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 59,953 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 54,224 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GL12 TTJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL12 TTJ, 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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GL12 TTJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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