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J222 LUS

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,309 mi
Last recorded73,309 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 73,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & off side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective & off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & off side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & off side rear & near side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear sub frame & suspension parts getting corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 66,977 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & off side front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot slightly perished

Nearside Front track rod end rubber slightly perished

both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

rear sub frame & front & rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 61,794 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 61,430 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 56,341 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front and offside rear asymmetric tyres fitted incorrectly

Pass 1 Jul 2021 48,573 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 43,318 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 43,070 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 40,058 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 27,036 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 14,492 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 LUS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J222 LUS, 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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J222 LUS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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