2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Petrol · L8 SMV
2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 132,769 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L8 SMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 132,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L8 SMV 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 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (L8 SMV) between January 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
L8 SMV Mileage History
- 10/01/2024121,746 mi
- 10/01/2024121,746 mi
- 03/01/2025128,936 mi+7,190 mi
- 10/01/2025129,009 mi+73 mi
- 16/12/2025132,769 mi+3,760 mi
Average of roughly 5,704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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