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Volkswagen Corrado

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 2,861 cc

L40 SCGMOT history

L40 SCG is a black petrol Volkswagen Corrado first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 183,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
183,781 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Corrado
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,861 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SCG was last recorded at 183,781 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 1,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,507 miles · 18 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,274 miles
Average per year
4,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 183,781 miles
  • 2023 – 182,507 miles
  • 2019 – 182,454 miles
  • 2018 – 180,237 miles
  • 2017 – 179,315 miles
  • 2014 – 179,216 miles
  • 2013 – 177,146 miles
  • 2012 – 172,969 miles
  • 2011 – 161,778 miles
  • 2010 – 150,790 miles
  • 2009 – 138,950 miles
  • 2008 – 126,965 miles
  • 2007 – 116,666 miles
  • 2006 – 103,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,781 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,781 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    183,781 miles
    Test number
    782684578375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,507 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    182,507 miles
    Test number
    204072724004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass182,454 miles (+2,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    182,454 miles
    Test number
    492962977173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass180,237 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    180,237 miles
    Test number
    752962811320
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Fail180,237 miles (+922)9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,237 miles
    Test number
    457685767261
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested smoking from under bonnet (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass179,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    179,315 miles
    Test number
    960172896952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail179,315 miles (+99)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,315 miles
    Test number
    485511819587
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  8. Pass179,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    179,216 miles
    Test number
    245730994113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail179,216 miles (+2,070)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,216 miles
    Test number
    197150494170
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass177,146 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    177,146 miles
    Test number
    299472073474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail177,144 miles (+4,175)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,144 miles
    Test number
    608089663116
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass172,969 miles (+11,191)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    172,969 miles
    Test number
    288587252265
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass161,778 miles (+10,988)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    161,778 miles
    Test number
    508529551224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail150,790 miles1 repaired12 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,790 miles
    Test number
    110455240224
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNote rear dis poor

  15. Pass150,790 miles (+11,840)12 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    150,790 miles
    Test number
    501735640210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNote rear dis poor

  16. Pass138,950 miles (+11,985)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    138,950 miles
    Test number
    373096469278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEmissions near legal limit
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  17. Pass126,965 miles (+78)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    126,965 miles
    Test number
    864268368270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front outer door handle operation poor
    • NoteOffside front seat back will not tilt
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail126,887 miles (+10,221)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,887 miles
    Test number
    811936458216
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front outer door handle operation poor
    • NoteOffside front seat back will not tilt
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass116,666 miles (+313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    116,666 miles
    Test number
    200317477218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail116,353 miles (+12,502)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,353 miles
    Test number
    532080577278
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass103,851 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    103,851 miles
    Test number
    114621066298
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L40 SCG

Does L40 SCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 SCG expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 SCG?
The MOT on L40 SCG expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 SCG done?
L40 SCG was recorded at 183,781 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 4,577 miles a year.
Has L40 SCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SCG has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on L40 SCG 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 SCG find?
L40 SCG passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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