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VN62 GSU

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,092 mi
Last recorded147,092 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 GSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 147,092 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp adjuster snapped. no effect on adjustment

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 147,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp adjuster snapped. no effect on adjustment

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 132,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim missing

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 132,426 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 115,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim missing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 115,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim missing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 101,355 miles

Front Strongly adv both front lower headlamp servo adjusting rods poor condition.........

Fail 9 Dec 2022 101,355 miles

Front Strongly adv both front lower headlamp servo adjusting rods poor condition.........

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Lamp inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 82,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs getting worn....... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv both front brake pads getting poor ....... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,627 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 71,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cut /split to inner sidewall......... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cut/split to inner sidewall........ (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Adv service lamp showing on dash.......

Pass 2 Oct 2019 58,495 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 58,480 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,894 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 56,256 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,952 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,255 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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VN62 GSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VN62 GSU, 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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VN62 GSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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