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GL61 JPU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,384 mi
Last recorded122,384 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 JPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 122,384 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 119,183 miles

All shock absorbers starting to corrode. Advise

Front wipers smearing. Advise

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 116,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 116,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 111,746 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 111,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 107,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 107,249 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Door mirror glass Slightly loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Three fixings at rear of undertray broken

Pass 30 Dec 2020 104,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 100,920 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,567 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 84,294 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 69,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 55,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 40,643 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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GL61 JPU 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 GL61 JPU, 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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GL61 JPU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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