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GE57 MAG

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests39 (29 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

121,945 mi
Last recorded121,945 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE57 MAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

29 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 121,945 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 193,735 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 193,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 121,925 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 187,755 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 117,235 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device arm broken

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 117,235 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device arm broken

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake warning malfunctioning

Pass 26 Aug 2023 180,004 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 110,895 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake wear indicator on new pads fitted.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre dot code on inside of tyre.

Offside Front suspension ride height sensor lever broken.

Fail 14 Feb 2023 110,895 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake wear indicator on new pads fitted.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre dot code on inside of tyre.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front suspension ride height sensor lever broken.

Pass 6 Sep 2022 172,770 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 172,770 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 104,006 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 104,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 168,226 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 102,217 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 164,078 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 164,078 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,028 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 159,604 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 95,811 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 153,155 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,682 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 143,039 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 143,039 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,416 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,406 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 78,406 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 5 Nov 2016 130,479 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 130,479 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,880 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 114,068 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 49,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Oct 2014 97,377 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 83,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 71,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 62,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,134 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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GE57 MAG is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 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 GE57 MAG, 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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GE57 MAG is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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