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Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L23 PJCMOT history

L23 PJC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Scirocco first used on 28 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

L23 PJC blue Volkswagen Scirocco – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
164,908 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 PJC
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
28 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 PJC was last recorded at 164,908 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,897 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
11,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,908 miles
  • 2025 – 156,307 miles
  • 2024 – 142,565 miles
  • 2023 – 126,472 miles
  • 2022 – 108,981 miles
  • 2021 – 97,549 miles
  • 2019 – 74,367 miles
  • 2018 – 62,453 miles
  • 2017 – 53,421 miles
  • 2016 – 48,145 miles
  • 2015 – 41,197 miles
  • 2014 – 33,071 miles
  • 2013 – 22,238 miles
  • 2012 – 13,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,908 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunblind

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front wheel rim has been repaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,908 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    164,908 miles
    Test number
    749931504187
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail164,897 miles (+8,590)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,897 miles
    Test number
    559728834403
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  3. Pass156,307 miles (+13,742)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,307 miles
    Test number
    901681966620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,565 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,565 miles
    Test number
    126691353374
    • MinorNearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunblind (3.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail142,565 miles (+16,093)2 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,565 miles
    Test number
    358736728856
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunblind (3.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass126,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,472 miles
    Test number
    644698830473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,472 miles (+17,491)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,472 miles
    Test number
    333648725711
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  8. Pass108,981 miles (+496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,981 miles
    Test number
    908264759635
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel rim has been repaired
  9. Fail108,485 miles (+10,936)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,485 miles
    Test number
    631141373140
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel rim has been repaired
  10. Pass97,549 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,549 miles
    Test number
    772756551748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,540 miles (+23,173)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,540 miles
    Test number
    460908359174
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass74,367 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,367 miles
    Test number
    232397943277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,344 miles (+11,891)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,344 miles
    Test number
    241929234459
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both too dark (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced too dark (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface too dark (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorReversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
  14. Pass62,453 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,453 miles
    Test number
    850712903924
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chiped (3.2 (a) (i))
  15. Fail62,453 miles (+9,032)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,453 miles
    Test number
    113379306254
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chiped (3.2 (a) (i))
  16. Pass53,421 miles (+5,276)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,421 miles
    Test number
    447732071430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,145 miles (+6,948)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,145 miles
    Test number
    403617205624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,197 miles (+8,126)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,197 miles
    Test number
    498502055428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,071 miles (+10,833)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,071 miles
    Test number
    317455354216
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight distortion iner edge
    • NoteSmall cut in N/S/F tyre outer wall
  20. Pass22,238 miles (+8,244)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,238 miles
    Test number
    765492143205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,994 miles
    Test number
    356305762214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 PJC

Does L23 PJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 PJC is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 PJC?
The MOT on L23 PJC is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 PJC done?
L23 PJC was recorded at 164,908 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 11,206 miles a year.
Has L23 PJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 PJC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 PJC 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 L23 PJC find?
L23 PJC passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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