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RE62 YGO

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,935 mi
Last recorded137,935 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 YGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 137,935 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 137,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 124,962 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 120,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 103,759 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 103,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,643 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 89,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 76,476 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 65,352 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 56,617 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 46,740 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn and offshape

Tracking recommended

Fail 2 Jan 2018 46,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn 225/45R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn and offshape

Tracking recommended

Pass 5 Jan 2017 39,986 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge slightly offshape

Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,956 miles

emission not detected

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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RE62 YGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue 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 RE62 YGO, 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 RE62 YGO registered?

RE62 YGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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