2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · MT12 AAE

The Scirocco presents a current roadworthy status as of the 9 March 2026 MOT pass at 90,823 miles, with the maintenance trend stable across the available record. The tester recorded no defects on that pass, nor on the preceding passes in March 2025 at 88,288 miles and February 2024 at 84,887 miles. Two failed tests on 9 March 2026 and 12 February 2024 show identical mileages to the subsequent passes and carry no defect entries, indicating administrative anomalies rather than mechanical faults. Mileage accumulation sits at typical levels for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,500 miles per year. The documented history begins only in February 2024, leaving earlier years unrecorded here. Between 12 February 2024 at 84,883 miles and 13 February 2024 at 84,887 miles the odometer moved four miles, then rose to 88,288 by 3 March 2025 and 90,823 by 9 March 2026, reflecting low annual use of around 2,500 to 3,400 miles. Such light running can mask intermittent issues but reduces consumable wear. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the car's age and VW chassis specifics. The MOT record flags no advisories for corrosion or structural integrity, yet fourteen years of service may hide rusting sills or subframe degradation not captured in these clean tests. Verify the DVSA failure reasons for the two zero-defect entries to rule out cataloguing errors. Check exhaust emissions and tyre condition manually despite absence of recorded defects. Previous keepers appear to have maintained basic test compliance, though the sparse early history limits insight into long-term care patterns.