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SP62 LZH

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,329 mi
Last recorded155,329 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 LZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 155,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 145,350 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 135,168 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 135,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 125,167 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 114,070 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 114,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 98,914 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 15 Sep 2020 87,415 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 87,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,938 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,583 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 43,798 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 43,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs ( pads ) grooved corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,990 miles

Advise rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,221 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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SP62 LZH is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SP62 LZH, 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 SP62 LZH registered?

SP62 LZH is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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