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EV12 GOW

2013 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,315 mi
Last recorded95,315 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco66,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV12 GOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 95,315 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 95,310 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 89,016 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 89,016 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 82,073 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 72,434 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 72,121 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 63,482 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 63,482 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator fronts (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 50,662 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 50,662 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear's (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 34,964 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 33,319 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 31,466 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 29,717 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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EV12 GOW is a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 66,266 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 EV12 GOW, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EV12 GOW registered?

EV12 GOW is a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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