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SH62 GCO

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,180 mi
Last recorded67,180 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 GCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 67,180 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 66,583 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 66,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 60,021 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 59,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 55,389 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 55,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 50,462 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))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 46,073 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and offside front, all inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 41,835 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 33,580 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 30,417 miles

off side front and both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Fail 25 May 2018 30,415 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2017 26,427 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 22,782 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,414 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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SH62 GCO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH62 GCO, 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 SH62 GCO registered?

SH62 GCO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is SH62 GCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 GCO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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