2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · NJ62 RUU
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 180,077 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ62 RUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 180,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ62 RUU 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 RUU) between September 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NJ62 RUU Mileage History
- 20/09/2022154,987 mi
- 23/09/2022154,987 mi
- 22/09/2023165,771 mi+10,784 mi
- 11/01/2025175,027 mi+9,256 mi
- 12/01/2026180,077 mi+5,050 mi
Average of roughly 7,572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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