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E3 GOS

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,631 mi
Last recorded78,631 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 GOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 78,631 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 76,593 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 73,639 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 71,690 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 69,580 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 67,780 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 67,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 66,219 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 66,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 64,668 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,731 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 51,697 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,223 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,678 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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E3 GOS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E3 GOS, 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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How do I check the history of E3 GOS?

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What year was E3 GOS registered?

E3 GOS is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is E3 GOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 GOS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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