2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Petrol · NJ62 MGO
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 134,228 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ62 MGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 134,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ62 MGO 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 (NJ62 MGO) between October 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
NJ62 MGO Mileage History
- 07/10/202283,774 mi
- 23/09/202392,872 mi+9,098 mi
- 10/09/2024116,668 mi+23,796 mi
- 10/09/2024116,668 mi
- 13/08/2025134,228 mi+17,560 mi
Average of roughly 17,703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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