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GU51 VRF
MOTExpired
MOT due29 Jan 2026
First reg1 Sep 2001
Mileage118,145 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 September 2025.

PASSED · 23 Jan 2025
Test date23 Jan 2025
Expiry29 Jan 2026
Test number112622300492
Mileage118,145 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside 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))
PASSED · 25 Jan 2024
Test date25 Jan 2024
Expiry29 Jan 2025
Test number640443371745
Mileage115,508 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 20 Jan 2023
Test date20 Jan 2023
Expiry29 Jan 2024
Test number126417736322
Mileage111,887 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 16 Jan 2023
Test date16 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number112388702181
Mileage111,837 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorNearside Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Jan 2022
Test date19 Jan 2022
Expiry29 Jan 2023
Test number601791990253
Mileage108,036 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
FAILED · 11 Jan 2022
Test date11 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number194741248697
Mileage107,934 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end locking (2.1.3 (d))
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Jan 2021
Test date4 Jan 2021
Expiry29 Jan 2022
Test number112214645828
Mileage104,038 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Jan 2020
Test date30 Jan 2020
Expiry29 Jan 2021
Test number924584311610
Mileage99,987 mi
FAILED · 29 Jan 2020
Test date29 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number390233648181
Mileage99,983 mi
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cracked/split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED · 4 Jun 2018
Test date4 Jun 2018
Expiry3 Jun 2019
Test number479785699231
Mileage96,492 mi
FAILED · 24 May 2018
Test date24 May 2018
Expiry
Test number511542975823
Mileage96,492 mi
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Jun 2016
Test date14 Jun 2016
Expiry16 Jun 2017
Test number164807479499
Mileage92,268 mi
FAILED · 14 Jun 2016
Test date14 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number370093942197
Mileage92,263 mi
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
PASSED · 17 Jun 2015
Test date17 Jun 2015
Expiry16 Jun 2016
Test number967528465134
Mileage81,465 mi
PASSED · 21 Aug 2014
Test date21 Aug 2014
Expiry20 Aug 2015
Test number425013934276
Mileage76,707 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredengine management light on
User Enteredoffside mirror housing damaged
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 22 May 2013
Test date22 May 2013
Expiry23 May 2014
Test number496192243116
Mileage69,409 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 24 May 2012
Test date24 May 2012
Expiry23 May 2013
Test number826005942194
Mileage64,343 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 16 Mar 2011
Test date16 Mar 2011
Expiry15 Mar 2012
Test number117455371082
Mileage60,135 mi
PASSED · 30 Jan 2010
Test date30 Jan 2010
Expiry29 Jan 2011
Test number691850930087
Mileage53,982 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 24 Sep 2008
Test date24 Sep 2008
Expiry30 Sep 2009
Test number431908368226
Mileage45,984 mi
PASSED · 1 Oct 2007
Test date1 Oct 2007
Expiry30 Sep 2008
Test number382154677498
Mileage42,370 mi
PASSED · 28 Sep 2006
Test date28 Sep 2006
Expiry27 Sep 2007
Test number372811876450
Mileage39,162 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2005
Test date28 Sep 2005
Expiry27 Sep 2006
Test number743221975279
Mileage34,936 mi