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SB12 FBA

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,870 mi
Last recorded69,870 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 FBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 69,870 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 66,475 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 66,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 59,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 54,720 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 45,540 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn edges/sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edges(4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage(5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,142 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,297 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 34,297 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 31,773 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with floor undertrays obscuring the view of some components

Fail 3 Jun 2019 31,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with floor undertrays obscuring the view of some components

Pass 24 May 2018 27,660 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 24,003 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 23,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 19,873 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 14,543 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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SB12 FBA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB12 FBA, 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 SB12 FBA registered?

SB12 FBA is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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