2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · BW12 AAO
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 85,705 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW12 AAO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 85,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW12 AAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (BW12 AAO) between February 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 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 (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
BW12 AAO Mileage History
- 19/02/201523,548 mi
- 19/02/201523,548 mi
- 25/02/201627,631 mi+4,083 mi
- 09/02/201731,365 mi+3,734 mi
- 24/02/201837,713 mi+6,348 mi
- 23/02/201947,358 mi+9,645 mi
- 28/02/202056,845 mi+9,487 mi
- 16/02/202163,266 mi+6,421 mi
- 16/02/202163,266 mi
- 06/08/202167,154 mi+3,888 mi
- 06/08/202270,833 mi+3,679 mi
- 09/08/202373,924 mi+3,091 mi
- 07/08/202477,621 mi+3,697 mi
- 08/08/202580,665 mi+3,044 mi
- 04/08/202685,705 mi+5,040 mi
Average of roughly 5,426 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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