2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · HE51 SEB
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 117,831 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HE51 SEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 117,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HE51 SEB MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (HE51 SEB) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HE51 SEB Mileage History
- 03/02/2024102,926 mi
- 04/02/2025111,846 mi+8,920 mi
- 04/02/2025111,846 mi
- 04/02/2026117,742 mi+5,896 mi
- 09/02/2026117,831 mi+89 mi
Average of roughly 7,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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