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RE56 VZH
MOTExpired
MOT due17 Feb 2026
First reg18 Oct 2006
Mileage174,027 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

19 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 6 December 2025.

PASSED · 10 Feb 2025
Test date10 Feb 2025
Expiry17 Feb 2026
Test number921123013103
Mileage174,027 mi
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))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 13 Feb 2024
Test date13 Feb 2024
Expiry17 Feb 2025
Test number869123019791
Mileage169,481 mi
FAILED · 12 Feb 2024
Test date12 Feb 2024
Expiry—
Test number814374913824
Mileage169,481 mi
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Feb 2023
Test date18 Feb 2023
Expiry17 Feb 2024
Test number853607926219
Mileage165,139 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
FAILED · 17 Feb 2023
Test date17 Feb 2023
Expiry—
Test number739780624682
Mileage165,139 mi
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED · 4 Feb 2022
Test date4 Feb 2022
Expiry14 Feb 2023
Test number555933453000
Mileage159,851 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 3 Feb 2022
Test date3 Feb 2022
Expiry—
Test number808924116544
Mileage159,851 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Feb 2021
Test date15 Feb 2021
Expiry14 Feb 2022
Test number429545664320
Mileage155,348 mi
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Oct 2019
Test date24 Oct 2019
Expiry26 Oct 2020
Test number829349705784
Mileage149,752 mi
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 14 Oct 2019
Test date14 Oct 2019
Expiry—
Test number125427138272
Mileage149,534 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 24 Oct 2018
Test date24 Oct 2018
Expiry26 Oct 2019
Test number690648462579
Mileage140,368 mi
FAILED · 22 Oct 2018
Test date22 Oct 2018
Expiry—
Test number852377141514
Mileage140,364 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2017
Test date26 Oct 2017
Expiry26 Oct 2018
Test number584453453122
Mileage129,538 mi
PASSED · 17 Oct 2016
Test date17 Oct 2016
Expiry26 Oct 2017
Test number491868132754
Mileage120,314 mi
PASSED · 27 Oct 2015
Test date27 Oct 2015
Expiry26 Oct 2016
Test number856977652551
Mileage117,005 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
PASSED · 4 Oct 2014
Test date4 Oct 2014
Expiry21 Oct 2015
Test number418497274217
Mileage112,349 mi
PASSED · 15 Oct 2013
Test date15 Oct 2013
Expiry21 Oct 2014
Test number338748683446
Mileage108,349 mi
PASSED · 8 Oct 2012
Test date8 Oct 2012
Expiry21 Oct 2013
Test number635212682252
Mileage105,652 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 22 Oct 2011
Test date22 Oct 2011
Expiry21 Oct 2012
Test number275225391282
Mileage103,470 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 19 Oct 2011
Test date19 Oct 2011
Expiry—
Test number975742791274
Mileage103,453 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 6 Oct 2010
Test date6 Oct 2010
Expiry18 Oct 2011
Test number913379770288
Mileage93,207 mi
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
User Enteredfront brake worn thin
User Enteredfront brake discs worn & corroded
User Enteredrear brake discs pitted
FAILED · 6 Oct 2010
Test date6 Oct 2010
Expiry—
Test number822739970283
Mileage93,207 mi
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
User Enteredfront brake worn thin
User Enteredfront brake discs worn & corroded
User Enteredrear brake discs pitted
FAILED · 13 Apr 2010
Test date13 Apr 2010
Expiry—
Test number300223400170
Mileage88,892 mi
FailNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
FailNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 12 Oct 2009
Test date12 Oct 2009
Expiry18 Oct 2010
Test number904225189293
Mileage78,827 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
FAILED · 12 Oct 2009
Test date12 Oct 2009
Expiry—
Test number592665789234
Mileage78,827 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)