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SD62 AFU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,915 mi
Last recorded107,915 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 AFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 107,915 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 107,911 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm - 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 96,706 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 96,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened balljoint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,396 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT SPLIT

Fail 11 Nov 2020 86,392 miles

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PAD COME APART LOCKING UP WHEEL IN REVERSE (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT SPLIT

Pass 21 Nov 2019 75,134 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 75,133 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 73,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

advise chunk out of outer sidewall not showing cord

advise n/s/f headlight slight condensation

advise o/s/f and n/s/f rear w/bone bushes spliting

advise o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,927 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 42,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,079 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 AFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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