2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0L Diesel · YF61 XRP
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 115,383 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF61 XRP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 115,383 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.
YF61 XRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (YF61 XRP) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YF61 XRP Mileage History
- 09/05/2022103,201 mi
- 10/05/2022103,201 mi
- 19/05/2025115,383 mi+12,182 mi
Average of roughly 4,023 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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