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YY62 GMG

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,883 mi
Last recorded100,883 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 GMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 100,883 miles

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

rear axle corroded no to excess

Fail 19 Jul 2025 100,680 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear suspension arms corroded / Housing spring

Brake pad light on

Light bulb light on

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear suspension and chassis components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 95,527 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 91,775 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 88,911 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 80,633 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,843 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 70,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 63,614 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 63,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 63,290 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 55,532 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 48,018 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,544 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

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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YY62 GMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY62 GMG, 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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YY62 GMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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