2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Petrol · FP12 KNL
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 114,412 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP12 KNL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 114,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FP12 KNL 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 (FP12 KNL) between December 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FP12 KNL Mileage History
- 22/12/202392,430 mi
- 22/12/202392,430 mi
- 06/11/2024103,192 mi+10,762 mi
- 24/10/2025114,412 mi+11,220 mi
- 24/10/2025114,412 mi
Average of roughly 11,946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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