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WG55 VFU
MOTExpired
MOT due16 Apr 2025
First reg15 Nov 2005
Mileage124,835 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

20 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 February 2026.

FAILED · 10 Apr 2025
Test date10 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number520975227629
Mileage124,835 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 17 Apr 2024
Test date17 Apr 2024
Expiry16 Apr 2025
Test number903766331622
Mileage122,818 mi
MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 17 Apr 2024
Test date17 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number545885805455
Mileage122,818 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Feb 2023
Test date16 Feb 2023
Expiry28 Feb 2024
Test number409922399229
Mileage114,352 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
FAILED · 6 Feb 2023
Test date6 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number430873769748
Mileage114,343 mi
MajorBrake performance unable to be tested fluid leak risk of further damage (1.2.1 (g))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
PASSED · 1 Mar 2022
Test date1 Mar 2022
Expiry28 Feb 2023
Test number106472972156
Mileage110,066 mi
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisoryundertrays/underseal covering tested components
PASSED · 26 Nov 2019
Test date26 Nov 2019
Expiry25 Nov 2020
Test number584245609216
Mileage108,898 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advisorysecondary bonnet catch sticky
MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust shield loose at rear
Advisoryexhaust silencer outer casing corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear spring touching fuel tank vent pipes
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 12 Nov 2019
Test date12 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number730453188874
Mileage108,897 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advisorysecondary bonnet catch sticky
MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust shield loose at rear
Advisoryexhaust silencer outer casing corroded
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear spring touching fuel tank vent pipes
PASSED · 15 Nov 2018
Test date15 Nov 2018
Expiry14 Nov 2019
Test number509152051613
Mileage105,315 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring incorrectly positioned
AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front shocker bracket incorrectly fitted
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 2 Nov 2018
Test date2 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number896120408578
Mileage105,315 mi
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring incorrectly positioned
AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
DangerousOffside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
AdvisoryNearside Front shocker bracket incorrectly fitted
PASSED · 9 Nov 2017
Test date9 Nov 2017
Expiry8 Nov 2018
Test number809926267838
Mileage102,026 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FAILED · 8 Nov 2017
Test date8 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number583704399967
Mileage102,026 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
PASSED · 4 Oct 2016
Test date4 Oct 2016
Expiry25 Oct 2017
Test number883098080242
Mileage93,553 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 26 Oct 2015
Test date26 Oct 2015
Expiry25 Oct 2016
Test number349276657810
Mileage86,401 mi
FAILED · 23 Oct 2015
Test date23 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number965125206804
Mileage86,397 mi
FailWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FailNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 18 Jul 2014
Test date18 Jul 2014
Expiry17 Jul 2015
Test number235199594405
Mileage79,177 mi
PASSED · 6 Nov 2013
Test date6 Nov 2013
Expiry15 Nov 2014
Test number435540413391
Mileage77,125 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User EnteredRear exhaust silencer rusting
User EnteredO/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge
PASSED · 29 Oct 2012
Test date29 Oct 2012
Expiry15 Nov 2013
Test number937633702334
Mileage71,683 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAILED · 29 Oct 2012
Test date29 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number497763902492
Mileage71,683 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 24 Oct 2011
Test date24 Oct 2011
Expiry15 Nov 2012
Test number876757091277
Mileage62,513 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 10 Nov 2010
Test date10 Nov 2010
Expiry15 Nov 2011
Test number401694010380
Mileage52,535 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredRear indicator bulbs very faded
FAILED · 10 Nov 2010
Test date10 Nov 2010
Expiry
Test number373884010332
Mileage52,535 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredRear indicator bulbs very faded
PASSED · 29 Oct 2009
Test date29 Oct 2009
Expiry15 Nov 2010
Test number814462409325
Mileage41,375 mi
PASSED · 12 Nov 2008
Test date12 Nov 2008
Expiry15 Nov 2009
Test number354197618376
Mileage32,549 mi
FAILED · 11 Nov 2008
Test date11 Nov 2008
Expiry
Test number761266718365
Mileage32,549 mi
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)