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Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L20 MXLMOT history

L20 MXL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Scirocco first used on 25 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 184,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

L20 MXL blue Volkswagen Scirocco – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Scirocco, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
184,273 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 MXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 MXL was last recorded at 184,273 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 11,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,445 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,828 miles
Average per year
8,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,273 miles
  • 2025 – 172,445 miles
  • 2024 – 157,980 miles
  • 2023 – 149,140 miles
  • 2022 – 142,983 miles
  • 2021 – 134,011 miles
  • 2019 – 120,685 miles
  • 2018 – 110,550 miles
  • 2017 – 99,735 miles
  • 2016 – 88,870 miles
  • 2015 – 82,931 miles
  • 2014 – 75,578 miles
  • 2013 – 68,142 miles
  • 2012 – 63,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,273 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,273 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    184,273 miles
    Test number
    703239586142
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  2. Fail184,273 miles (+11,828)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,273 miles
    Test number
    245126824945
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40x18W (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40x18W (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  3. Pass172,445 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    172,445 miles
    Test number
    999462919255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail172,433 miles (+14,453)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,433 miles
    Test number
    391906425315
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40x18W XL (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40x18W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass157,980 miles (+8,840)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    157,980 miles
    Test number
    105705874988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,140 miles (+6,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    149,140 miles
    Test number
    152176986775
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass142,983 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    142,983 miles
    Test number
    367128372908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,963 miles (+8,952)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,963 miles
    Test number
    482104895735
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass134,011 miles (+13,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,011 miles
    Test number
    855784210745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass120,685 miles (+235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,685 miles
    Test number
    658982469346
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail120,450 miles (+9,900)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,450 miles
    Test number
    688641789021
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass110,550 miles (+10,815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,550 miles
    Test number
    522322424211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass99,735 miles (+10,865)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,735 miles
    Test number
    458889723895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,870 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,870 miles
    Test number
    470281998916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,931 miles (+7,353)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,931 miles
    Test number
    115936735491
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass75,578 miles (+7,436)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,578 miles
    Test number
    419057214032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass68,142 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,142 miles
    Test number
    529692223059
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteLow Emissions Emitter
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail68,142 miles (+4,981)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,142 miles
    Test number
    537722823032
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteLow Emissions Emitter
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass63,161 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,161 miles
    Test number
    699325402343
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L20 MXL

Does L20 MXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 MXL is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 MXL?
The MOT on L20 MXL is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 MXL done?
L20 MXL was recorded at 184,273 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 8,837 miles a year.
Has L20 MXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 MXL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 MXL 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 L20 MXL find?
L20 MXL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.

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