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ST62 GLJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,300 mi
Last recorded127,300 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 GLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 127,300 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 118,169 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 104,809 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 90,028 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 90,028 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NS&OS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 78,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 78,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 68,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 58,199 miles

Engine cover and under trays masking some items

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 45,503 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 34,932 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre; inner edge wearing low causing slight misshape of tyre.

engine covers/under-trays blocking view of components

Pass 6 Dec 2016 23,374 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 22 Dec 2015 12,352 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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ST62 GLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST62 GLJ, 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 ST62 GLJ registered?

ST62 GLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is ST62 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 GLJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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