Vanden Plas Princess

White · Petrol · 1961 · 3,995 cc

226 XVWMOT history

226 XVW is a white petrol Vanden Plas Princess first used on 22 Sept 1961. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 37,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
37,327 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
226 XVW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vanden Plas
Model
Princess
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
22 Sept 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

226 XVW was last recorded at 37,327 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2012: 33,101 miles, lower than 33,281 miles on 10 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,279 miles · 18 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,327 miles
  • 2022 – 37,279 miles
  • 2018 – 36,739 miles
  • 2017 – 36,730 miles
  • 2016 – 35,701 miles
  • 2012 – 33,101 miles
  • 2011 – 33,281 miles
  • 2010 – 32,666 miles
  • 2009 – 32,145 miles
  • 2008 – 30,280 miles
  • 2007 – 30,280 miles
  • 2006 – 30,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,327 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,327 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    37,327 miles
    Test number
    788477252523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail37,279 miles (+540)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,279 miles
    Test number
    516844899947
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on the inner edge - starting to perish on the inner edges - 70r16 89h Dunlop Road Speed RS5 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play central steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on the inner edge - starting to perish on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass36,739 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,739 miles
    Test number
    221171906540
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise reae light lens faded
    • AdvisoryAdvise tyers lowx4 tread play in stearing light crrosion throw car

  4. Fail36,739 miles (+9)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,739 miles
    Test number
    853732331203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise reae light lens faded
    • AdvisoryAdvise tyers lowx4 tread play in stearing light crrosion throw car

  5. Pass36,730 miles (+1,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,730 miles
    Test number
    852149828694
    • AdvisoryAdvise stearing play osr tyers low

  6. Pass35,701 miles (+2,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,701 miles
    Test number
    537748725680
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise play in stearing

  7. Pass33,101 miles (-180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,101 miles
    Test number
    146511902232
    • NoteLight crosion floor pan

  8. Pass33,281 miles (+615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,281 miles
    Test number
    609241361150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass32,666 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,666 miles
    Test number
    141890590173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,145 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,145 miles
    Test number
    320840999156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,143 miles (+1,863)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,143 miles
    Test number
    342279089112
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass30,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,280 miles
    Test number
    480706678189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,280 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,280 miles
    Test number
    421715367244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,063 miles
    Test number
    314164746295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 226 XVW

What vehicle is registration 226 XVW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 226 XVW on a white petrol Vanden Plas Princess first used on 22 Sept 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 226 XVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 226 XVW expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 226 XVW?
The MOT on 226 XVW expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 226 XVW done?
226 XVW was recorded at 37,327 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 392 miles a year.
Has 226 XVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 226 XVW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on 226 XVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 226 XVW find?
226 XVW passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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