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VU56 VYJ
MOTExpired
MOT due16 Apr 2026
First reg1 Sep 2006
Mileage71,096 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 November 2025.

PASSED · 16 Apr 2025
Test date16 Apr 2025
Expiry16 Apr 2026
Test number850903729995
Mileage71,096 mi
AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield deteriorating
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside outer sill slightly damaged slightly and rust showing
PASSED · 17 Apr 2024
Test date17 Apr 2024
Expiry16 Apr 2025
Test number413494910883
Mileage67,768 mi
PASSED · 8 Aug 2023
Test date8 Aug 2023
Expiry1 Sep 2024
Test number654520480710
Mileage64,366 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective various corroded (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear suspension components and underside of vehicle corroded
FAILED · 8 Aug 2023
Test date8 Aug 2023
Expiry—
Test number235439861799
Mileage64,366 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective various corroded (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear suspension components and underside of vehicle corroded
PASSED · 30 Aug 2022
Test date30 Aug 2022
Expiry1 Sep 2023
Test number219147631257
Mileage61,050 mi
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 20 Aug 2021
Test date20 Aug 2021
Expiry1 Sep 2022
Test number103691955379
Mileage52,244 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisoryvehicle has general surface corrosion
PASSED · 18 Aug 2020
Test date18 Aug 2020
Expiry1 Sep 2021
Test number383071135814
Mileage42,001 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 18 Aug 2020
Test date18 Aug 2020
Expiry—
Test number181384135527
Mileage42,001 mi
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Aug 2019
Test date14 Aug 2019
Expiry1 Sep 2020
Test number562209269841
Mileage38,680 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 light cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 14 Aug 2019
Test date14 Aug 2019
Expiry—
Test number226821392139
Mileage38,677 mi
DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
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 light cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Aug 2018
Test date17 Aug 2018
Expiry1 Sep 2019
Test number168618454560
Mileage37,880 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 · 17 Aug 2017
Test date17 Aug 2017
Expiry1 Sep 2018
Test number105605430725
Mileage35,986 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 19 Aug 2016
Test date19 Aug 2016
Expiry1 Sep 2017
Test number538269166024
Mileage32,669 mi
PASSED · 27 Aug 2015
Test date27 Aug 2015
Expiry1 Sep 2016
Test number547197641428
Mileage29,644 mi
FAILED · 26 Aug 2015
Test date26 Aug 2015
Expiry—
Test number344384749644
Mileage29,641 mi
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 13 Aug 2014
Test date13 Aug 2014
Expiry1 Sep 2015
Test number278755424204
Mileage26,014 mi
PASSED · 7 Aug 2013
Test date7 Aug 2013
Expiry1 Sep 2014
Test number869069313285
Mileage21,191 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredfront and rear tyres perished.
PASSED · 20 Aug 2012
Test date20 Aug 2012
Expiry1 Sep 2013
Test number976933832277
Mileage17,411 mi
PASSED · 18 Aug 2011
Test date18 Aug 2011
Expiry1 Sep 2012
Test number335960831251
Mileage13,385 mi
PASSED · 25 Aug 2010
Test date25 Aug 2010
Expiry1 Sep 2011
Test number792277330233
Mileage8,936 mi
PASSED · 27 Aug 2009
Test date27 Aug 2009
Expiry1 Sep 2010
Test number280159239234
Mileage4,080 mi