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CG53 MMG

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,145 mi
Last recorded111,145 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco75,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG53 MMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 111,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 105,255 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 105,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2024 98,939 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 90,979 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 78,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 78,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 72,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 64,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2020 64,614 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inside edge, also puncture (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,683 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,478 miles

Front TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING SLIGHTLY AROUND SIDE WALL

Fail 15 Jun 2016 37,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING SLIGHTLY AROUND SIDE WALL

Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 24,986 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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CG53 MMG is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 75,740 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 CG53 MMG, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CG53 MMG is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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