2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.6L Petrol · GP12 OLT
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 120,171 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP12 OLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 120,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP12 OLT 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 (GP12 OLT) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GP12 OLT Mileage History
- 30/03/202399,863 mi
- 22/02/2024110,141 mi+10,278 mi
- 10/02/2025116,316 mi+6,175 mi
- 12/02/2026120,171 mi+3,855 mi
- 12/02/2026120,171 mi
Average of roughly 7,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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