2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4L Petrol · SO12 XRU
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 49,280 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 XRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 49,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SO12 XRU 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 (SO12 XRU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SO12 XRU Mileage History
- 21/03/202341,269 mi
- 04/04/202446,023 mi+4,754 mi
- 05/04/202446,025 mi+2 mi
- 01/04/202547,709 mi+1,684 mi
- 24/03/202649,280 mi+1,571 mi
Average of roughly 2,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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