2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · MC08 CUZ
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 143,079 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MC08 CUZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 143,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MC08 CUZ 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 (MC08 CUZ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MC08 CUZ Mileage History
- 14/10/2022126,527 mi
- 20/10/2022126,551 mi+24 mi
- 02/10/2023132,259 mi+5,708 mi
- 03/10/2024137,079 mi+4,820 mi
- 14/10/2025143,079 mi+6,000 mi
Average of roughly 5,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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