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WJ62 BJZ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,893 mi
Last recorded117,893 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 BJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 117,893 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 110,203 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 110,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 101,619 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 98,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 91,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 79,681 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 79,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 75,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,235 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 65,956 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 65,956 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,309 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 65,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake pad warning lamp illuminating yellow

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 39,368 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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WJ62 BJZ 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 WJ62 BJZ, 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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WJ62 BJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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