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SJ62 RZU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,176 mi
Last recorded44,176 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 RZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 44,176 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 40,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Foglamp lens broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wing damaged almost to excess

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2019 40,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Foglamp lens broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wing damaged almost to excess

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 36,785 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror excessively damaged

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 36,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front mirror excessively damaged

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 32,037 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wing heavily damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2016 27,952 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs heavily corroded and delaminated

offside front wheel arch liner missing

rear brake discs heavily pitted and corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,314 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 22,314 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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SJ62 RZU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ62 RZU, 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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SJ62 RZU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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