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Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 1,781 cc

C5 SSLMOT history

C5 SSL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Scirocco first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 125,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,042 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 SSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 SSL was last recorded at 125,042 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2024: 124,008 miles, lower than 158,491 miles on 22 Aug 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,889 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,042 miles
  • 2025 – 124,889 miles
  • 2024 – 124,008 miles
  • 2023 – 158,491 miles
  • 2022 – 158,328 miles
  • 2016 – 154,974 miles
  • 2015 – 150,727 miles
  • 2008 – 147,314 miles
  • 2006 – 129,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,042 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,042 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,042 miles
    Test number
    683238771076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    124,889 miles
    Test number
    318290910595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,889 miles (+881)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,889 miles
    Test number
    507383854326
    • MajorRear Fuel hose leaking small pipe onto fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,008 miles
    Test number
    779827260554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,008 miles (-34,483)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,008 miles
    Test number
    822579646061
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass158,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,491 miles
    Test number
    620106279274
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail158,491 miles (+163)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,491 miles
    Test number
    768020173996
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass158,328 miles (+3,354)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    158,328 miles
    Test number
    863369174441
    • MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers Streaky
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill Slightly Corroded

  9. Pass154,974 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    154,974 miles
    Test number
    526235229914
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak sump
    • AdvisoryNearside Front to rear pipes have missing clip. But still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Fail154,961 miles (+4,234)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,961 miles
    Test number
    536130026688
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking and filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass150,727 miles (+3,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    150,727 miles
    Test number
    866504010721
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass147,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    147,314 miles
    Test number
    423847378125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail147,314 miles (+17,587)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,314 miles
    Test number
    560776378148
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass129,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    129,727 miles
    Test number
    280246266147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 SSL

Does C5 SSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 SSL is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 SSL?
The MOT on C5 SSL is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 SSL done?
C5 SSL was recorded at 125,042 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026.
Has C5 SSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 SSL has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 SSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 SSL find?
C5 SSL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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