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SH62 XUO

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,723 mi
Last recorded91,723 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 XUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 91,723 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 91,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 88,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 88,122 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,195 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 76,849 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 76,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 58,807 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 56,673 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 56,669 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 52,342 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,362 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 46,357 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper torn

Fail 12 Mar 2018 39,000 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,454 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 28,246 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,821 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 21,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SH62 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

SH62 XUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is SH62 XUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 XUO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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