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JC05 MAE

2018 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,016 mi
Last recorded70,016 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco35,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC05 MAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 70,016 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 54,953 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

no coolant

Pass 6 Nov 2023 45,252 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 45,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TYRE ALSO OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 37,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 37,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 27,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres are out of shape (stepping)

Pass 2 Nov 2020 21,081 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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JC05 MAE is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JC05 MAE, 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 JC05 MAE registered?

JC05 MAE is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 January 2018.

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