
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass74,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 74,774 miles
- Test number
- 516634082818
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass59,450 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 59,450 miles
- Test number
- 573676553542
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass53,261 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 53,261 miles
- Test number
- 624895476287
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
Pass38,867 miles (+8,256)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 38,867 miles
- Test number
- 866495953432
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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