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SM12 UMT

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,047 mi
Last recorded138,047 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 UMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 138,047 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 132,254 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2023 125,282 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 118,980 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 111,335 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 97,690 miles

n/s/r tyre - sidewall perished and split

o/s/f + n/s/f lower suspension arms - bushes perished and split

Fail 23 Mar 2020 97,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre - nearing legal limit ( wearing unevenly on inside edge )

o/s/f + n/s/f lower suspension arms - rear bushes worn & play detected

Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,524 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,919 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,686 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,862 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,603 miles

advise(front & rear discs surfaces corroded)

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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SM12 UMT is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SM12 UMT, 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 SM12 UMT registered?

SM12 UMT is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for SM12 UMT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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