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Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L16 AKJMOT history

L16 AKJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Scirocco first used on 14 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

L16 AKJ blue Volkswagen Scirocco – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,017 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 AKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
14 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 AKJ was last recorded at 87,017 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,075 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,942 miles
Average per year
6,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,017 miles
  • 2025 – 85,075 miles
  • 2024 – 82,078 miles
  • 2023 – 77,467 miles
  • 2022 – 75,993 miles
  • 2021 – 74,016 miles
  • 2020 – 60,586 miles
  • 2019 – 50,370 miles
  • 2018 – 34,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,017 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG ADVISORY !! (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH NSR & OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTPMS light on

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,017 miles (+1,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,017 miles
    Test number
    655623409211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG ADVISORY !! (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH NSR & OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  2. Pass85,075 miles (+2,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,075 miles
    Test number
    182359845351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass82,078 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    82,078 miles
    Test number
    802163419194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,074 miles (+4,607)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,074 miles
    Test number
    950489794074
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass77,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,467 miles
    Test number
    864761409609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,467 miles (+1,474)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,467 miles
    Test number
    702845381761
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass75,993 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,993 miles
    Test number
    869025675572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,016 miles
    Test number
    518604946557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,016 miles (+13,430)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,016 miles
    Test number
    893389351849
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass60,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,586 miles
    Test number
    565689661082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,586 miles (+10,216)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,586 miles
    Test number
    754210109856
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass50,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,370 miles
    Test number
    866873004781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,370 miles (+15,863)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,370 miles
    Test number
    660646133430
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass34,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,507 miles
    Test number
    728584105976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 AKJ

Does L16 AKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 AKJ is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 AKJ?
The MOT on L16 AKJ is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 AKJ done?
L16 AKJ was recorded at 87,017 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 6,264 miles a year.
Has L16 AKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 AKJ has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 AKJ 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 L16 AKJ find?
L16 AKJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advisory !!; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nsr & osr; tpms light on.

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