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Volkswagen Scirocco

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

X8 FTEMOT history

X8 FTE is a white diesel Volkswagen Scirocco first used on 15 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

X8 FTE white 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
165,685 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 FTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 FTE was last recorded at 165,685 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 13,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,266 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,419 miles
Average per year
9,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,685 miles
  • 2025 – 152,266 miles
  • 2024 – 144,353 miles
  • 2023 – 132,123 miles
  • 2022 – 120,110 miles
  • 2021 – 107,287 miles
  • 2020 – 96,456 miles
  • 2019 – 84,185 miles
  • 2018 – 67,422 miles
  • 2017 – 61,418 miles
  • 2015 – 54,513 miles
  • 2014 – 49,892 miles
  • 2013 – 43,642 miles
  • 2012 – 35,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,685 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Forward) bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall perished and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,685 miles (+13,419)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    165,685 miles
    Test number
    421469676401
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Forward) bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall perished and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass152,266 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,266 miles
    Test number
    760583062210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on both inner & outer sidewalls(poss. run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light flickering
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded, shocks/arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear console bushes weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail152,263 miles (+7,910)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,263 miles
    Test number
    173598800001
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass144,353 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,353 miles
    Test number
    469790163485
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded

  5. Fail144,352 miles (+12,229)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,352 miles
    Test number
    724280093959
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryLittle reverse travel for handbrake

  6. Pass132,123 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,123 miles
    Test number
    878336386349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail132,110 miles (+12,000)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,110 miles
    Test number
    236789398645
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass120,110 miles (+217)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,110 miles
    Test number
    455750912130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail119,893 miles (+12,606)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,893 miles
    Test number
    736686832256
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass107,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,287 miles
    Test number
    545004364252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,287 miles (+10,831)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,287 miles
    Test number
    712942895715
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass96,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,456 miles
    Test number
    278272898461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,456 miles (+2,687)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,456 miles
    Test number
    288723530565
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass93,769 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,769 miles
    Test number
    689647705091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail93,769 miles (+9,584)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,769 miles
    Test number
    357318740916
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass84,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,185 miles
    Test number
    775607672951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Fail84,185 miles (+16,763)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,185 miles
    Test number
    264468959933
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

  18. Pass67,422 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,422 miles
    Test number
    628546168572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bold on sholders and perrished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bold on sholders and perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perrished

  19. Fail67,422 miles (+6,004)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,422 miles
    Test number
    718897516736
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bold on sholders and perrished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bold on sholders and perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perrished

  20. Pass61,418 miles (+6,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,418 miles
    Test number
    612401363536
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

  21. Pass54,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,513 miles
    Test number
    429181434165
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring view of some components

  22. Fail54,513 miles (+4,621)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,513 miles
    Test number
    526672989235
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring view of some components

  23. Pass49,892 miles (+6,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,892 miles
    Test number
    278304584292
    • 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)

  24. Pass43,642 miles (+8,530)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,642 miles
    Test number
    967693783213
    • NoteEmissions 0.00
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass35,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,112 miles
    Test number
    346347182251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 FTE

Does X8 FTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 FTE is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 FTE?
The MOT on X8 FTE 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 X8 FTE done?
X8 FTE was recorded at 165,685 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 9,470 miles a year.
Has X8 FTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 FTE has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 FTE 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 X8 FTE find?
X8 FTE passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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