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VX08 VVZ
MOTExpired
MOT due15 May 2026
First reg15 Apr 2008
Mileage196,558 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 2 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 16 October 2025.

PASSED · 14 May 2025
Test date14 May 2025
Expiry15 May 2026
Test number540221295833
Mileage196,558 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Evidence of over heating/Wheel Free at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 16 May 2024
Test date16 May 2024
Expiry15 May 2025
Test number907309538129
Mileage190,575 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 14 Feb 2024
Test date14 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number871344460351
Mileage190,441 mi
DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed Engine idle speed fluctuating (8.2.2.2 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Feb 2023
Test date2 Feb 2023
Expiry24 Feb 2024
Test number970237817787
Mileage179,245 mi
PASSED · 25 Feb 2022
Test date25 Feb 2022
Expiry24 Feb 2023
Test number266109726119
Mileage169,741 mi
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF/NSR/OSR
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 24 Feb 2022
Test date24 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number216091483961
Mileage169,736 mi
MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour blue smoke on idle (8.2.2.2 (d))
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF/NSR/OSR
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 13 Jan 2021
Test date13 Jan 2021
Expiry12 Jan 2022
Test number450412256597
Mileage156,087 mi
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 4 Jan 2021
Test date4 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number922597968003
Mileage156,086 mi
MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Oct 2019
Test date11 Oct 2019
Expiry10 Oct 2020
Test number382322428387
Mileage150,333 mi
PASSED · 28 Sep 2018
Test date28 Sep 2018
Expiry7 Oct 2019
Test number741934627463
Mileage139,965 mi
PASSED · 5 Oct 2017
Test date5 Oct 2017
Expiry7 Oct 2018
Test number114570095682
Mileage124,169 mi
FAILED · 5 Oct 2017
Test date5 Oct 2017
Expiry
Test number753741519806
Mileage124,157 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 5 Oct 2016
Test date5 Oct 2016
Expiry7 Oct 2017
Test number516507426709
Mileage101,112 mi
PASSED · 29 Sep 2015
Test date29 Sep 2015
Expiry7 Oct 2016
Test number895726724617
Mileage84,426 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 29 Sep 2015
Test date29 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number536155986622
Mileage84,420 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 26 Sep 2014
Test date26 Sep 2014
Expiry7 Oct 2015
Test number249699064254
Mileage66,102 mi
PASSED · 27 Sep 2013
Test date27 Sep 2013
Expiry7 Oct 2014
Test number425040073241
Mileage57,272 mi
PASSED · 8 Oct 2012
Test date8 Oct 2012
Expiry7 Oct 2013
Test number676682482234
Mileage44,450 mi
PASSED · 14 Mar 2011
Test date14 Mar 2011
Expiry13 Mar 2012
Test number386623771074
Mileage25,724 mi