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Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

196 FORMOT history

196 FOR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Scirocco first used on 14 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2024 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 192,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2023.

196 FOR blue Volkswagen Scirocco – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Scirocco, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2024
Mileage
192,459 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2023
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
196 FOR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2024
Latest MOT test
26 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

196 FOR was last recorded at 192,459 miles on 26 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,459 miles · 25 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 192,459 miles
  • 2021 – 187,252 miles
  • 2020 – 180,330 miles
  • 2019 – 172,315 miles
  • 2018 – 170,444 miles
  • 2017 – 165,008 miles
  • 2016 – 155,270 miles
  • 2014 – 141,993 miles
  • 2013 – 130,185 miles
  • 2012 – 113,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,459 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    192,459 miles
    Test number
    615892381021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail192,459 miles (+5,207)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,459 miles
    Test number
    812854153021
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% n/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disks have light surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryComfort / sport switch flashing

  3. Pass187,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    187,252 miles
    Test number
    622269251490
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryComfort / spot suspension switch indicating a fault

  4. Fail187,252 miles (+6,922)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,252 miles
    Test number
    973980583864
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryComfort / spot suspension switch indicating a fault

  5. Pass180,330 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    180,330 miles
    Test number
    430885672315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail180,330 miles (+8,015)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,330 miles
    Test number
    797699901504
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass172,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    172,315 miles
    Test number
    955122914769
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

  8. Fail172,315 miles (+1,871)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,315 miles
    Test number
    476537551438
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

  9. Pass170,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    170,444 miles
    Test number
    543120092967
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

  10. Fail170,444 miles (+5,436)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,444 miles
    Test number
    109798200749
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

  11. Pass165,008 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    165,008 miles
    Test number
    456663801443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to detect

  12. Fail165,008 miles (+9,738)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,008 miles
    Test number
    481950012534
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to detect

  13. Pass155,270 miles (+13,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    155,270 miles
    Test number
    489924483388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass141,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    141,993 miles
    Test number
    527622944311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail141,993 miles (+11,808)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,993 miles
    Test number
    465342544324
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass130,185 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    130,185 miles
    Test number
    118747213336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail130,185 miles (+16,249)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,185 miles
    Test number
    758077813361
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass113,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    113,936 miles
    Test number
    446883612394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 196 FOR

What vehicle is registration 196 FOR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 196 FOR on a blue diesel Volkswagen Scirocco first used on 14 Dec 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 196 FOR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 196 FOR expired on 25 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 196 FOR?
The MOT on 196 FOR expired on 25 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 196 FOR done?
196 FOR was recorded at 192,459 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2023, an average of 7,448 miles a year.
Has 196 FOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 196 FOR has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on 196 FOR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 196 FOR find?
196 FOR passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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