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J222 FEW

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,309 mi
Last recorded105,309 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 FEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 105,309 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 105,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 96,592 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2023 88,676 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 88,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,015 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 73,466 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 73,366 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2020 64,531 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,726 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 51,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 - tested at 1.13% (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,608 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,481 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,540 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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J222 FEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J222 FEW, 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 J222 FEW registered?

J222 FEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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