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EC05 SEZ

2018 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,778 mi
Last recorded38,778 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco35,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC05 SEZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 38,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 34,573 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 28,670 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 23,210 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 17,934 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 16,155 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 16,155 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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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EC05 SEZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 35,460 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 EC05 SEZ, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EC05 SEZ registered?

EC05 SEZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is EC05 SEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC05 SEZ shows 7 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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