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SD62 AFE

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,973 mi
Last recorded130,973 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 AFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 130,973 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 119,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 119,890 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,880 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 105,150 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,800 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 92,257 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,060 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 81,050 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 54,276 miles

TPMS light on on dash

both rear tyres worn uneven

unable to check rear seat belt operation due to seats folded down and load in luggage area

Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,625 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,003 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 39,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SD62 AFE is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SD62 AFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD62 AFE registered?

SD62 AFE is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SD62 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 AFE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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