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YC62 NXJ

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,521 mi
Last recorded103,521 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 NXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 103,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has nail in tread ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 98,826 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 91,471 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 91,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2022 80,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,581 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 60,341 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 53,849 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 52,033 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,983 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,736 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 25,270 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,828 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 24,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

under trays fitted

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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YC62 NXJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC62 NXJ, 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 YC62 NXJ registered?

YC62 NXJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is YC62 NXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 NXJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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