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MK09 VBT
MOTValid
MOT due25 Aug 2026
First reg31 Mar 2009
Mileage123,414 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

17 years and 2 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 2 September 2025.

PASSED · 26 Aug 2025
Test date26 Aug 2025
Expiry25 Aug 2026
Test number506867175258
Mileage123,414 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 26 Aug 2025
Test date26 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number834032815914
Mileage123,414 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PrsEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
PASSED · 20 May 2024
Test date20 May 2024
Expiry19 May 2025
Test number206664562401
Mileage119,030 mi
Advisorywasher bottle has slight leak
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 18 Dec 2023
Test date18 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number886043213982
Mileage118,925 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 22 Dec 2022
Test date22 Dec 2022
Expiry2 Jan 2024
Test number515845903886
Mileage115,797 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 22 Dec 2022
Test date22 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number521580521418
Mileage115,797 mi
MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 23 Dec 2021
Test date23 Dec 2021
Expiry2 Jan 2023
Test number994109150637
Mileage112,589 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 22 Dec 2021
Test date22 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number253831878777
Mileage112,589 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 4 Dec 2020
Test date4 Dec 2020
Expiry2 Jan 2022
Test number596397142901
Mileage109,430 mi
AdvisoryLower Middle and rear exhaust corroded throughout including hangers
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Outer cv boot has string tied around original boot clip
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 3 Dec 2020
Test date3 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number272638977360
Mileage109,430 mi
AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (l))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage - tyre has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryLower Middle and rear exhaust corroded throughout including hangers
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Outer cv boot has string tied around original boot clip
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 5 Dec 2019
Test date5 Dec 2019
Expiry2 Jan 2021
Test number931218437336
Mileage106,608 mi
FAILED · 5 Dec 2019
Test date5 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number514649864023
Mileage106,607 mi
DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 5 Dec 2018
Test date5 Dec 2018
Expiry2 Jan 2020
Test number859869615557
Mileage101,793 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 5 Dec 2018
Test date5 Dec 2018
Expiry
Test number723476953215
Mileage101,793 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 7 Dec 2017
Test date7 Dec 2017
Expiry2 Jan 2019
Test number252729412112
Mileage96,132 mi
PASSED · 7 Dec 2016
Test date7 Dec 2016
Expiry2 Jan 2018
Test number637577311123
Mileage88,493 mi
FAILED · 5 Dec 2016
Test date5 Dec 2016
Expiry
Test number416258316943
Mileage88,493 mi
FailFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 22 Dec 2015
Test date22 Dec 2015
Expiry2 Jan 2017
Test number654529926796
Mileage84,753 mi
AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 11 Dec 2014
Test date11 Dec 2014
Expiry2 Jan 2016
Test number856565844337
Mileage80,535 mi
PASSED · 20 Dec 2013
Test date20 Dec 2013
Expiry2 Jan 2015
Test number448034153394
Mileage74,089 mi
User Enteredemissions too low to register
FAILED · 19 Dec 2013
Test date19 Dec 2013
Expiry
Test number555463053345
Mileage74,089 mi
FailFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredemissions too low to register
PASSED · 3 Jan 2013
Test date3 Jan 2013
Expiry2 Jan 2014
Test number186323203004
Mileage68,086 mi
PASSED · 27 Mar 2012
Test date27 Mar 2012
Expiry31 Mar 2013
Test number656827682026
Mileage59,179 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
FAILED · 26 Mar 2012
Test date26 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number137526082035
Mileage59,179 mi
FailOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre