2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4L Petrol · EF12 AEJ
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 106,687 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF12 AEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 106,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF12 AEJ 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 (EF12 AEJ) between December 2021 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
EF12 AEJ Mileage History
- 14/12/202193,837 mi
- 14/12/202193,837 mi
- 14/12/2022104,566 mi+10,729 mi
- 22/07/2026106,686 mi+2,120 mi
- 23/07/2026106,687 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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