2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · FT61 RFN
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 116,090 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT61 RFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 116,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT61 RFN 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 (FT61 RFN) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
FT61 RFN Mileage History
- 31/10/202291,175 mi
- 21/08/202394,646 mi+3,471 mi
- 04/04/202497,844 mi+3,198 mi
- 18/03/2025106,992 mi+9,148 mi
- 26/03/2026116,090 mi+9,098 mi
Average of roughly 7,328 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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