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Volkswagen Scirocco

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,984 cc

L40 GTRMOT history

L40 GTR is a black petrol Volkswagen Scirocco first used on 15 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 93,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

L40 GTR black Volkswagen Scirocco – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Scirocco, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
93,390 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 GTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 GTR was last recorded at 93,390 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,357 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
5,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,390 miles
  • 2025 – 88,919 miles
  • 2024 – 84,760 miles
  • 2023 – 80,918 miles
  • 2022 – 77,213 miles
  • 2021 – 73,956 miles
  • 2019 – 56,766 miles
  • 2018 – 49,236 miles
  • 2017 – 42,686 miles
  • 2016 – 34,638 miles
  • 2015 – 28,944 miles
  • 2014 – 23,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,390 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar & trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,390 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    93,390 miles
    Test number
    453721941031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar & trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,357 miles (+4,438)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,357 miles
    Test number
    798944664483
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar & trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,919 miles (+4,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,919 miles
    Test number
    918533195813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,760 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,760 miles
    Test number
    181023177291
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail84,760 miles (+3,842)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,760 miles
    Test number
    560076338565
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass80,918 miles (+3,705)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,918 miles
    Test number
    499671016179
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass77,213 miles (+3,257)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    770036317440
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass73,956 miles (+7,467)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,956 miles
    Test number
    997464381696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,489 miles
    Test number
    290104370451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,6mm centre to edge only just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,6 2mm on wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail66,478 miles (+9,712)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,478 miles
    Test number
    511623128241
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,6mm centre to edge only just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,6 2mm on wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass56,766 miles (+1,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,766 miles
    Test number
    600960663929
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  12. Pass54,974 miles (+5,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    54,974 miles
    Test number
    913846649958
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass49,236 miles (+6,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,236 miles
    Test number
    901248969824
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass42,686 miles (+87)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,686 miles
    Test number
    822008387189
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  15. Fail42,599 miles (+7,961)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,599 miles
    Test number
    492424910319
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  16. Pass34,638 miles (+5,694)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,638 miles
    Test number
    657351021659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,944 miles (+5,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,944 miles
    Test number
    823003351517
    • 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)

  18. Pass23,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,082 miles
    Test number
    885349054226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 GTR

Does L40 GTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 GTR is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 GTR?
The MOT on L40 GTR is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 GTR done?
L40 GTR was recorded at 93,390 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,852 miles a year.
Has L40 GTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 GTR has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 GTR 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 L40 GTR find?
L40 GTR passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar & trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

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