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YE62 GVT

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,030 mi
Last recorded145,030 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 GVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 145,030 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 145,030 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 137,181 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 130,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 130,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 123,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 116,462 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 116,462 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,733 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 106,937 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,927 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 95,689 miles

front brake discs slight worn

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

nearside wing mirror damaged

rear brake disc slight worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,751 miles

Rear wiper perished

Fail 16 Nov 2016 87,751 miles

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

Rear wiper perished

Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 80,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YE62 GVT 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 68.8%.

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 YE62 GVT, 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 YE62 GVT registered?

YE62 GVT is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is YE62 GVT safe to buy?

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