2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · FT12 GJV
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 May 2012. Recorded mileage 175,440 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT12 GJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 175,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FT12 GJV 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 GJV) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FT12 GJV Mileage History
- 09/06/2022137,846 mi
- 17/05/2023149,911 mi+12,065 mi
- 15/05/2024163,342 mi+13,431 mi
- 14/05/2025175,415 mi+12,073 mi
- 16/05/2025175,440 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 12,808 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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