Croysdill Special Triumph Vitesse

Red · Petrol · 1969 · 2,000 cc

472 VTUMOT history

472 VTU is a red petrol Croysdill Special Triumph Vitesse first used on 13 Mar 1969. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 39,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
39,952 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
0 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
472 VTU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Croysdill Special
Model
Triumph Vitesse
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1969
First used
13 Mar 1969
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

472 VTU was last recorded at 39,952 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,952 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,952 miles
  • 2022 – 39,952 miles
  • 2017 – 39,952 miles
  • 2016 – 39,952 miles
  • 2015 – 39,952 miles
  • 2014 – 39,952 miles
  • 2012 – 39,952 miles
  • 2009 – 39,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,952 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin Holed (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator Poor Condition
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,952 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    744187072194
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin Holed (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator Poor Condition
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass39,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    442569028701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    417122647891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    453039074647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail39,952 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    984703623367
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front mudguard insecure

  6. Pass39,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    734845954412
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Pass39,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    247019885039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    379022024041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    166411742365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,952 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    305404032313
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass39,952 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    373362669102
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNo lens on O/S/F side lamp. No lens on No. Plate lamp. Clutch pipe chafing on steering column. No windscreen or wipers or washers fitted at time of test.

  12. Fail39,952 miles3 dangerous13 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    181238149153
    • DangerousFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureFront passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNo lens on O/S/F side lamp. No lens on No. Plate lamp. Clutch pipe chafing on steering column. No windscreen or wipers or washers fitted at time of test.

Questions about 472 VTU

What vehicle is registration 472 VTU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 472 VTU on a red petrol Croysdill Special Triumph Vitesse first used on 13 Mar 1969. 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 472 VTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 472 VTU expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 472 VTU?
The MOT on 472 VTU expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 472 VTU done?
472 VTU was recorded at 39,952 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 0 miles a year.
Has 472 VTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 472 VTU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on 472 VTU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 472 VTU find?
472 VTU passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed; coolant leak radiator poor condition; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 2 more.

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