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Volkswagen Scirocco

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,781 cc

L5 HOWMOT history

L5 HOW is a black petrol Volkswagen Scirocco first used on 5 Jun 1992. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 30,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
30,239 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
5 Jun 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HOW was last recorded at 30,239 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,089 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,239 miles
  • 2024 – 30,089 miles
  • 2023 – 29,675 miles
  • 2021 – 29,638 miles
  • 2020 – 29,443 miles
  • 2019 – 29,128 miles
  • 2018 – 28,887 miles
  • 2017 – 28,722 miles
  • 2016 – 27,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,239 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,239 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    30,239 miles
    Test number
    866703080123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,089 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    30,089 miles
    Test number
    160531254065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail30,077 miles (+402)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,077 miles
    Test number
    292221940113
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass29,675 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    29,675 miles
    Test number
    575172397466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,638 miles (+195)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,638 miles
    Test number
    506336863820
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corrosion near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corrosion near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corrosion near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers corroded both sides

  6. Pass29,443 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    29,443 miles
    Test number
    785779989900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,128 miles (+241)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,128 miles
    Test number
    125505515775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass28,887 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    28,887 miles
    Test number
    392794715784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail28,864 miles (+142)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,864 miles
    Test number
    936550864550
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

  10. Pass28,722 miles (+1,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,722 miles
    Test number
    525242056342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perrish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass27,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,696 miles
    Test number
    770177056916
    • AdvisoryBrake flexi ferules corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Questions about L5 HOW

Does L5 HOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HOW is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 HOW?
The MOT on L5 HOW is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 HOW done?
L5 HOW was recorded at 30,239 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 260 miles a year.
Has L5 HOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HOW has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 HOW 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 L5 HOW find?
L5 HOW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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