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GR05 OGS

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,289 mi
Last recorded169,289 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR05 OGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 169,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on passenger side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 161,574 miles

brake pad warning wire broken

front no plate damaged

front tyres close to wear indicators

fuel cap taped on

nearside front wheel damaged

rear sub frame and rear lower suspension arms corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Dec 2024 161,574 miles

rear tyres perished

fuel cap taped on

nearside front wheel damaged

rear sub frame and rear lower suspension arms corroded

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning wire broken

front no plate damaged

front tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 5 Nov 2024 160,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

brake sensor warning on - pads ok

fuel cap door slightly insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2023 157,893 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r parking brake only met efficiency the system may require repair

Fail 9 Oct 2023 157,893 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated freeplay also (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r parking brake only met efficiency the system may require repair

Pass 27 Oct 2022 149,124 miles

nearside front wheel damaged

rear discs corroded

rear shock covers insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2021 140,705 miles

rear inner tyres badly perished

Fail 1 Nov 2021 140,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear inner tyres badly perished

Pass 29 Oct 2020 132,789 miles

front brakes juddering slightly

front no plate damaged slightly

offside rear tyre perished and close to limit

tps light on

offside front wheel damaged

Pass 9 May 2019 117,776 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 117,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 98,882 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 98,881 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 May 2017 82,761 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 70,276 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,468 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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GR05 OGS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black 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 GR05 OGS, 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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What year was GR05 OGS registered?

GR05 OGS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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