2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · KS12 WFG
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 116,583 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS12 WFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2026
- 116,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS12 WFG 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 (KS12 WFG) between March 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
KS12 WFG Mileage History
- 05/03/2024100,449 mi
- 08/03/2024100,507 mi+58 mi
- 01/11/2024105,967 mi+5,460 mi
- 22/10/2025112,886 mi+6,919 mi
- 30/10/2026116,583 mi+3,697 mi
Average of roughly 6,082 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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