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48 SMB

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,822 mi
Last recorded39,822 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 SMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 39,822 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 38,008 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 36,223 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 32,514 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 29,698 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 27,545 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 25,925 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 23,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 21,179 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 17,217 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 13,857 miles

both front tyres on 3mm and bald on inner edges close to ply/cords 235/35/19Y

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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48 SMB is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 72,700 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 48 SMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 48 SMB registered?

48 SMB is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is 48 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48 SMB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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