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Austin Gypsy

Red · Petrol · 1964 · 2,199 cc

52 VRLMOT history

52 VRL is a red petrol Austin Gypsy first used on 21 May 1964. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 16,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2023
Mileage
16,302 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2022
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
53 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
52 VRL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Gypsy
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
21 May 1964
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

52 VRL was last recorded at 16,302 miles on 24 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,302 miles · 17 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
53 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 16,302 miles
  • 2015 – 16,114 miles
  • 2014 – 16,036 miles
  • 2013 – 15,946 miles
  • 2012 – 15,902 miles
  • 2011 – 15,774 miles
  • 2010 – 15,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,302 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housings leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to chassisRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 14 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,302 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    16,302 miles
    Test number
    462275109846
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housings leaking
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to chassis

  2. Fail16,302 miles (+188)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,302 miles
    Test number
    492932456101
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housings leaking
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to chassis

  3. Pass16,114 miles (+78)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    16,114 miles
    Test number
    205389505236
    • NoteFront tyres slightly cracking

  4. Pass16,036 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    16,036 miles
    Test number
    186546904243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass15,946 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,946 miles
    Test number
    979090293198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,902 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    15,902 miles
    Test number
    569807382183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,774 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    15,774 miles
    Test number
    295857961132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail15,673 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,673 miles
    Test number
    223095390456
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAll four tyre side walls cracked

  9. Pass15,673 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,673 miles
    Test number
    544065590132
    • NoteAll four tyre side walls cracked

Questions about 52 VRL

What vehicle is registration 52 VRL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 52 VRL on a red petrol Austin Gypsy first used on 21 May 1964. 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 52 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 52 VRL expired on 23 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 52 VRL?
The MOT on 52 VRL expired on 23 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 52 VRL done?
52 VRL was recorded at 16,302 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2022, an average of 53 miles a year.
Has 52 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 52 VRL has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on 52 VRL 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 52 VRL find?
52 VRL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2022 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; steering box has seepage; both front swivel housings leaking, and 1 more.

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