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VK61 LXE
MOTValid
MOT due22 Jul 2026
First reg30 Sep 2011
Mileage130,000 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

14 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 June 2026.

FAILED · 26 Jun 2026
Test date26 Jun 2026
Expiry—
Test number393057143449
Mileage130,000 mi
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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))
PASSED · 8 Jul 2025
Test date8 Jul 2025
Expiry22 Jul 2026
Test number967508207530
Mileage118,181 mi
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 23 Jul 2024
Test date23 Jul 2024
Expiry22 Jul 2025
Test number509942616446
Mileage100,667 mi
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 22 Jul 2023
Test date22 Jul 2023
Expiry21 Jul 2024
Test number514853113197
Mileage98,736 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 21 Jun 2022
Test date21 Jun 2022
Expiry20 Jun 2023
Test number787147395430
Mileage96,058 mi
AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both Front and Nearside Rear (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Sep 2020
Test date16 Sep 2020
Expiry30 Sep 2021
Test number904802479395
Mileage93,489 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 16 Sep 2020
Test date16 Sep 2020
Expiry—
Test number811324972629
Mileage93,489 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Sep 2019
Test date9 Sep 2019
Expiry30 Sep 2020
Test number169569205818
Mileage91,297 mi
FAILED · 9 Sep 2019
Test date9 Sep 2019
Expiry—
Test number357938229103
Mileage91,297 mi
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Sep 2018
Test date14 Sep 2018
Expiry30 Sep 2019
Test number493156576604
Mileage87,896 mi
Advisoryhand brake lever close to max reserve travel
PASSED · 21 Sep 2017
Test date21 Sep 2017
Expiry30 Sep 2018
Test number165576632520
Mileage84,951 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 19 Sep 2017
Test date19 Sep 2017
Expiry—
Test number220833043395
Mileage84,945 mi
FailNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 21 Sep 2016
Test date21 Sep 2016
Expiry30 Sep 2017
Test number991767936984
Mileage81,292 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 21 Sep 2016
Test date21 Sep 2016
Expiry—
Test number381900456329
Mileage81,292 mi
FailNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 16 Sep 2015
Test date16 Sep 2015
Expiry30 Sep 2016
Test number872221349352
Mileage77,824 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 16 Sep 2015
Test date16 Sep 2015
Expiry—
Test number445665711191
Mileage77,824 mi
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 1 Sep 2014
Test date1 Sep 2014
Expiry30 Sep 2015
Test number646974144221
Mileage70,950 mi
FAILED · 1 Sep 2014
Test date1 Sep 2014
Expiry—
Test number357234144278
Mileage70,950 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre