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Volkswagen Scirocco

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

J79 CAPMOT history

J79 CAP is a black diesel Volkswagen Scirocco first used on 31 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 94,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

J79 CAP black Volkswagen Scirocco – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
94,742 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J79 CAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J79 CAP was last recorded at 94,742 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 8,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,743 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,999 miles
Average per year
9,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,742 miles
  • 2025 – 85,743 miles
  • 2024 – 76,642 miles
  • 2023 – 67,520 miles
  • 2022 – 59,037 miles
  • 2021 – 49,490 miles
  • 2020 – 39,570 miles
  • 2019 – 29,868 miles
  • 2018 – 20,505 miles
  • 2017 – 13,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,742 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,742 miles (+8,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    94,742 miles
    Test number
    444555014589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  2. Pass85,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    906626030983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail85,743 miles (+9,101)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    982833701616
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass76,642 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,642 miles
    Test number
    173109891377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,635 miles (+9,115)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    890872454469
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass67,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,520 miles
    Test number
    673800299954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail67,520 miles (+8,483)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,520 miles
    Test number
    816260903586
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass59,037 miles (+9,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,037 miles
    Test number
    624807369683
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass49,490 miles (+9,920)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,490 miles
    Test number
    838286413885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,570 miles (+9,702)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,570 miles
    Test number
    323319432051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,868 miles (+9,363)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,868 miles
    Test number
    249204622667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,505 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    20,505 miles
    Test number
    763017986447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail20,499 miles (+7,057)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,499 miles
    Test number
    522821112387
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass13,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    13,442 miles
    Test number
    770007665899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J79 CAP

Does J79 CAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J79 CAP is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J79 CAP?
The MOT on J79 CAP is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J79 CAP done?
J79 CAP was recorded at 94,742 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 9,048 miles a year.
Has J79 CAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J79 CAP has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on J79 CAP 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 J79 CAP find?
J79 CAP passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side wall; offside brake cable damaged but not to excess.

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