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Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

297 RDVMOT history

297 RDV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Scirocco first used on 8 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

297 RDV blue Volkswagen Scirocco – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Scirocco, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,419 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
297 RDV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

297 RDV was last recorded at 98,419 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,294 miles · 19 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
6,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,419 miles
  • 2025 – 91,680 miles
  • 2024 – 86,219 miles
  • 2023 – 80,900 miles
  • 2022 – 74,774 miles
  • 2021 – 65,127 miles
  • 2020 – 59,450 miles
  • 2019 – 53,261 miles
  • 2018 – 44,869 miles
  • 2017 – 38,867 miles
  • 2016 – 30,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,419 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle casing broken, but mechanism works. (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear calliper fails to work on the parking brake test, possible stretched cable or seized brake mechanism for cable.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,419 miles (+125)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,419 miles
    Test number
    586702945916
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle casing broken, but mechanism works. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear calliper fails to work on the parking brake test, possible stretched cable or seized brake mechanism for cable.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail98,294 miles (+6,614)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,294 miles
    Test number
    663702954673
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle casing broken, but mechanism works. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear calliper fails to work on the parking brake test, possible stretched cable or seized brake mechanism for cable.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass91,680 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,680 miles
    Test number
    335393388126
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail91,674 miles (+5,455)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,674 miles
    Test number
    194666741929
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass86,219 miles (+5,319)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,219 miles
    Test number
    204943691217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall sliced (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall sliced (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass80,900 miles (+6,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,900 miles
    Test number
    812675376001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass74,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,774 miles
    Test number
    516634082818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,774 miles (+9,647)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,774 miles
    Test number
    820460362142
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass65,127 miles (+5,677)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,127 miles
    Test number
    470124717902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass59,450 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,450 miles
    Test number
    573676553542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,446 miles (+6,185)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,446 miles
    Test number
    724876883106
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass53,261 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    53,261 miles
    Test number
    624895476287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,257 miles (+8,388)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,257 miles
    Test number
    887455795408
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass44,869 miles (+6,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,869 miles
    Test number
    703549060440
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
  15. Pass38,867 miles (+8,256)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,867 miles
    Test number
    866495953432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,611 miles
    Test number
    618251675212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 297 RDV

What vehicle is registration 297 RDV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 297 RDV on a blue diesel Volkswagen Scirocco first used on 8 Apr 2013. 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 297 RDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 297 RDV is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 297 RDV?
The MOT on 297 RDV is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 297 RDV done?
297 RDV was recorded at 98,419 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 6,654 miles a year.
Has 297 RDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 297 RDV has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 297 RDV 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 297 RDV find?
297 RDV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush., and 6 more.

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