2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · L27 UCG
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 157,273 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L27 UCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 157,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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L27 UCG 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 (L27 UCG) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged bleb (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
L27 UCG Mileage History
- 03/09/2022125,068 mi
- 05/09/2022125,070 mi+2 mi
- 13/09/2023138,346 mi+13,276 mi
- 05/09/2024148,199 mi+9,853 mi
- 04/09/2025157,273 mi+9,074 mi
Average of roughly 10,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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