2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Petrol · CT61 BDZ
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 97,378 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CT61 BDZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 97,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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CT61 BDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (CT61 BDZ) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CT61 BDZ Mileage History
- 20/04/202383,197 mi
- 29/04/202485,560 mi+2,363 mi
- 30/04/202485,561 mi+1 mi
- 07/05/202592,704 mi+7,143 mi
- 08/05/202697,378 mi+4,674 mi
Average of roughly 4,651 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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