2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.6L Petrol · VE12 YFK
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 67,143 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE12 YFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 67,143 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.
VE12 YFK 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 (VE12 YFK) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VE12 YFK Mileage History
- 18/01/202358,888 mi
- 17/01/202461,325 mi+2,437 mi
- 17/01/202564,033 mi+2,708 mi
- 17/01/202564,034 mi+1 mi
- 16/01/202667,143 mi+3,109 mi
Average of roughly 2,756 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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