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Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

C8 MGXMOT history

C8 MGX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Scirocco first used on 10 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

C8 MGX blue Volkswagen Scirocco – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Scirocco, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
160,671 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 MGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 MGX was last recorded at 160,671 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 9,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,069 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,602 miles
Average per year
10,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,671 miles
  • 2025 – 151,069 miles
  • 2024 – 151,045 miles
  • 2023 – 144,387 miles
  • 2022 – 135,773 miles
  • 2021 – 121,231 miles
  • 2020 – 112,595 miles
  • 2019 – 106,018 miles
  • 2018 – 93,202 miles
  • 2017 – 88,943 miles
  • 2016 – 88,611 miles
  • 2015 – 68,253 miles
  • 2014 – 54,782 miles
  • 2013 – 36,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,671 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,671 miles (+9,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    160,671 miles
    Test number
    817319616910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass151,069 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,069 miles
    Test number
    168251684191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail151,045 miles (+6,658)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,045 miles
    Test number
    972936012236
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass144,387 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,387 miles
    Test number
    606538823009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail144,385 miles (+8,612)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,385 miles
    Test number
    682011435121
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass135,773 miles (+14,542)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,773 miles
    Test number
    513543802139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,231 miles
    Test number
    283596149849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,231 miles (+2,886)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,231 miles
    Test number
    964921074062
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,345 miles (+5,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,345 miles
    Test number
    183740783542
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear, N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass112,595 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,595 miles
    Test number
    200991694811
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail112,592 miles (+6,574)2 dangerous3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,592 miles
    Test number
    317551375524
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass106,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,018 miles
    Test number
    834479275056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,017 miles (+12,815)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,017 miles
    Test number
    524367087996
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass93,202 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,202 miles
    Test number
    472653793020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,943 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,943 miles
    Test number
    532170296102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPossible old leak from n/s rear shock

  16. Fail88,943 miles (+332)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,943 miles
    Test number
    598211360315
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPossible old leak from n/s rear shock

  17. Fail88,611 miles (+20,358)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,611 miles
    Test number
    146926168890
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass68,253 miles (+13,471)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    68,253 miles
    Test number
    665432563538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,782 miles (+18,011)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,782 miles
    Test number
    279015634324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,771 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,771 miles
    Test number
    286419333340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,768 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    259549133278
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about C8 MGX

Does C8 MGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 MGX is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 MGX?
The MOT on C8 MGX is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 MGX done?
C8 MGX was recorded at 160,671 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 10,084 miles a year.
Has C8 MGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 MGX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 MGX 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 C8 MGX find?
C8 MGX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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