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SB03 MAX

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,368 mi
Last recorded188,368 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 MAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 188,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 187,456 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 235/35R19 (cut to inside sidewall - NOT exposing cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber rubber bump stop perished

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear disc outer edges corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 187,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 235/35R19 (cut to inside sidewall - NOT exposing cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber rubber bump stop perished

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear disc outer edges corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 178,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 164,067 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 148,550 miles

Engine under trays & covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 133,118 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components. Unable to full inspect rear lowers coil springs under MOT conditions.

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 133,118 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components. Unable to full inspect rear lowers coil springs under MOT conditions.

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 118,219 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Pass 1 Oct 2018 100,477 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 100,477 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 81,779 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 61,954 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil starting to weap (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,696 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,480 miles

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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SB03 MAX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB03 MAX, 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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SB03 MAX is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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