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Black · Petrol · 1980 · 500 cc

516 XVCMOT history

516 XVC is a black petrol Ariel first used on 10 Dec 1980. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 8,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
8,220 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
516 XVC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ariel
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
500 cc
Year of manufacture
1980
First used
10 Dec 1980
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

516 XVC was last recorded at 8,220 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
7,283 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
937 miles
Average per year
806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 8,220 miles
  • 2024 – 7,283 miles
  • 2023 – 6,483 miles
  • 2022 – 5,485 miles
  • 2021 – 4,262 miles
  • 2020 – 3,106 miles
  • 2019 – 2,395 miles
  • 2018 – 2,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,220 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 7 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    8,220 miles
    Test number
    278429121305
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail8,220 miles (+937)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,220 miles
    Test number
    932735997163
    • Repaired at testRear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass7,283 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    7,283 miles
    Test number
    915925085309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass6,483 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    6,483 miles
    Test number
    381634480366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass5,485 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    5,485 miles
    Test number
    468686739586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass4,262 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    4,262 miles
    Test number
    607408640883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass3,106 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    3,106 miles
    Test number
    850551304399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass2,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    2,395 miles
    Test number
    314725125071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail2,395 miles (+168)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,395 miles
    Test number
    687378977134
    • Repaired at testFront Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass2,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    2,227 miles
    Test number
    230921136407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 516 XVC

What vehicle is registration 516 XVC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 516 XVC on a black petrol Ariel first used on 10 Dec 1980. 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 516 XVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 516 XVC is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 516 XVC?
The MOT on 516 XVC is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 516 XVC done?
516 XVC was recorded at 8,220 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 806 miles a year.
Has 516 XVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 516 XVC has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 516 XVC 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 516 XVC find?
516 XVC passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front wheel bearing has slight play.

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