2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · DA62 BBO
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 131,425 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA62 BBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 131,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA62 BBO 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 (DA62 BBO) between October 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DA62 BBO Mileage History
- 03/10/2024116,950 mi
- 05/10/2024116,951 mi+1 mi
- 03/02/2025117,131 mi+180 mi
- 03/02/2025117,131 mi
- 20/01/2026131,425 mi+14,294 mi
Average of roughly 11,156 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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