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G5 ADW

2018 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,527 mi
Last recorded77,527 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco35,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 ADW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 77,527 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 77,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn out of shape on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2025 126,403 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 126,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 75,644 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 121,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 63,256 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 117,898 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 117,898 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 50,097 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 49,967 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 113,661 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 37,773 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 109,305 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 30,960 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 105,620 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 95,799 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake pads look low.

N/s front tyre is wearing on the edge.

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 95,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Marked inside and outside wall. (5.2.3 (i))

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

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake pads look low.

N/s front tyre is wearing on the edge.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,557 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 63,375 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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G5 ADW is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G5 ADW, 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.

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What year was G5 ADW registered?

G5 ADW is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 March 2018.

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