Alvis TD21
Blue · Petrol · 1960 · 2,993 cc
4958 VWMOT history
4958 VW is a blue petrol Alvis TD21 first used on 31 Dec 1960. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 23,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 23,256 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 306 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 4958 VW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Alvis
- Model
- TD21
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1960
- First used
- 31 Dec 1960
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
4958 VW was last recorded at 23,256 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 23,248 miles · 19 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 306 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 23,256 miles
- 2023 – 23,187 miles
- 2022 – 22,805 miles
- 2021 – 22,724 miles
- 2020 – 22,521 miles
- 2019 – 22,411 miles
- 2018 – 22,207 miles
- 2017 – 21,923 miles
- 2016 – 21,688 miles
- 2015 – 21,174 miles
- 2014 – 20,465 miles
- 2009 – 20,446 miles
- 2008 – 18,540 miles
- 2007 – 17,591 miles
- 2006 – 17,223 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass23,256 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
No seat belts fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Steering wheel in poor condition
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Steering column top bearing slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass23,256 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 23,256 miles
- Test number
- 832943218693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,248 miles (+61)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,248 miles
- Test number
- 248181242435
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Pass23,187 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 23,187 miles
- Test number
- 120157301794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,172 miles (+367)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 23,172 miles
- Test number
- 364216899811
- AdvisoryALL tyres 17 years old
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass22,805 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 22,805 miles
- Test number
- 459875721376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,796 miles (+72)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,796 miles
- Test number
- 630921843491
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass22,724 miles (+203)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 22,724 miles
- Test number
- 831395847493
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderside of engine oily
Pass22,521 miles (+110)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 22,521 miles
- Test number
- 933563197394
- AdvisoryOffside Rear under body corroded
Pass22,411 miles (+204)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 22,411 miles
- Test number
- 526313774044
- AdvisoryNo seat belts fitted
- AdvisorySteering wheel in poor condition
Pass22,207 miles (+284)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 22,207 miles
- Test number
- 439466696243
- AdvisoryNO seat belts fitted
- AdvisorySteering wheel in poor condition
Pass21,923 miles (+235)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 21,923 miles
- Test number
- 666048382544
- AdvisoryNo seat belts fitted
- AdvisorySteering wheel in poor condition
Pass21,688 miles (+514)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 21,688 miles
- Test number
- 418398907601
- AdvisoryCondition & security of wiring throughout vehicle poor
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam image poor
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp aim set to upper limit
- AdvisoryNo seatbelts fitted
- AdvisorySteering wheel poor condition
Pass21,174 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 21,174 miles
- Test number
- 738241773754
- AdvisorySteering wheel deteriorated
Fail21,166 miles (+9)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,166 miles
- Test number
- 132877172051
- FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- AdvisorySteering wheel deteriorated
Fail21,157 miles (+692)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,157 miles
- Test number
- 245148265102
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteGearbox mounting defective
- NoteSteering wheel deteriorated
Pass20,465 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 20,465 miles
- Test number
- 155403434180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,446 miles (+1,906)10 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,446 miles
- Test number
- 211229589225
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteAll rear shock bushes perished
- NoteBattery loose
- NoteNearside centre body mount missing bolts
- NoteCorrosion opn nearside front chassis
Pass18,540 miles (+949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 18,540 miles
- Test number
- 833620098153
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass17,591 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 17,591 miles
- Test number
- 213431997157
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail17,572 miles (+349)26 failures10 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,572 miles
- Test number
- 733861837150
- FailureBrake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureNearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureOffside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
- FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureRear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
- FailureSteering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)
- FailureSteering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryLeaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteAll exhaust mountings poor condition and isecure
- NoteAll shock absorber bushes badly worn
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn out of shape
- NoteInner and outer sills corroded and in poor condition rear brake balance poor
- NoteN/s center body mounting bolts missing
- NoteVarious underbody corrosion various steering and suspension compon ents corroded various bushes worn
- NoteWipers poor front seats poor conditionlong footbrake travel fuel pies to carbs poor condition
Pass17,223 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 17,223 miles
- Test number
- 713625596161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,223 miles1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,223 miles
- Test number
- 304062896185
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteShock absorber bushes perished.
Questions about 4958 VW
- What vehicle is registration 4958 VW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 4958 VW on a blue petrol Alvis TD21 first used on 31 Dec 1960. 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 4958 VW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4958 VW is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 4958 VW?
- The MOT on 4958 VW is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 4958 VW done?
- 4958 VW was recorded at 23,256 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 306 miles a year.
- Has 4958 VW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 4958 VW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on 4958 VW 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 4958 VW find?
- 4958 VW passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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