2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · FT12 GGP
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 May 2012. Recorded mileage 184,692 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT12 GGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 184,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT12 GGP 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 (FT12 GGP) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 19 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
FT12 GGP Mileage History
- 18/06/2022147,751 mi
- 20/06/2023159,027 mi+11,276 mi
- 18/06/2024170,737 mi+11,710 mi
- 27/06/2025184,584 mi+13,847 mi
- 08/07/2026184,692 mi+108 mi
Average of roughly 9,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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