2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · VE61 UUZ
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 130,130 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE61 UUZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2025
- 130,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE61 UUZ 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 (VE61 UUZ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 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: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
VE61 UUZ Mileage History
- 01/08/202297,048 mi
- 01/07/2023109,372 mi+12,324 mi
- 01/07/2023109,372 mi
- 27/07/2024119,768 mi+10,396 mi
- 02/08/2025130,130 mi+10,362 mi
Average of roughly 11,017 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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