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VU62 SRZ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,282 mi
Last recorded138,282 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 SRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 138,282 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 124,510 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 103,131 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 94,166 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 94,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking in control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock lower casings rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,592 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also had a screw in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 71,341 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,475 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,245 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,261 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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VU62 SRZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VU62 SRZ, 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 VU62 SRZ registered?

VU62 SRZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 September 2012.

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