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SB12 SWU

2012 Volkswagen Cc

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,413 mi
Last recorded163,413 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Cc86,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 SWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCc
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 163,413 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 161,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 150,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside compoenents

Pass 30 Jan 2023 144,511 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 133,629 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 133,629 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 125,095 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 125,095 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 119,823 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 119,823 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 112,673 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 97,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage not exposing ply or chords

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,104 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,249 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 54,221 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Cc?

Based on 188,914 MOT tests across 20,008 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
8,258
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
20,008
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,466
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SB12 SWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Cc in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 86,196 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 Cc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,466 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB12 SWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB12 SWU registered?

SB12 SWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Cc, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is SB12 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 SWU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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