2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Petrol · AB60 ART
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 36,418 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB60 ART Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 36,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AB60 ART 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 (AB60 ART) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AB60 ART Mileage History
- 02/02/202331,398 mi
- 30/01/202432,679 mi+1,281 mi
- 31/01/202432,680 mi+1 mi
- 31/01/202535,185 mi+2,505 mi
- 04/02/202636,418 mi+1,233 mi
Average of roughly 1,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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