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Red · Petrol · 1975

8565 VXMOT history

8565 VX is a red petrol Triumph Stag first used on 1 May 1975. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 88,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
88,187 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8565 VX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
Stag
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1975
First used
1 May 1975
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8565 VX was last recorded at 88,187 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2013: 8,050 miles, lower than 87,999 miles on 25 May 2012.

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
88,141 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
15 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,187 miles
  • 2025 – 88,141 miles
  • 2022 – 88,116 miles
  • 2016 – 88,077 miles
  • 2014 – 88,066 miles
  • 2013 – 8,050 miles
  • 2012 – 87,999 miles
  • 2010 – 87,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,187 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,187 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    88,187 miles
    Test number
    506726544395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,141 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,141 miles
    Test number
    259026386966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,116 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,116 miles
    Test number
    146230173524
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail88,116 miles (+39)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,116 miles
    Test number
    940778813436
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass88,077 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,077 miles
    Test number
    261837171134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak the dif is leaking.
  6. Fail88,077 miles (+11)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,077 miles
    Test number
    538600091022
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak the dif is leaking.
  7. Pass88,066 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,066 miles
    Test number
    177602434369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGeneral condition underneath the vehicle is slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight corrossion in O/S/F outer door sill
  8. Fail88,066 miles (+80,016)2 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,066 miles
    Test number
    166002234330
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGeneral condition underneath the vehicle is slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight corrossion in O/S/F outer door sill
  9. Pass8,050 miles (-79,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    8,050 miles
    Test number
    735015583126
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  10. Pass87,999 miles11 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,999 miles
    Test number
    555806642155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFront brake metal pipes corroded not considered excessive or weakend
    • NoteRear brake metal pipes corroded not considered excessive or weakend
    • NoteUnable to inspect front brake pads
    • NoteMisting of oil around the steering rack and hoses, possible from engine oil leaks
    • NoteO/s/f outer sill corroded not withtin a prescribed area
  11. Fail87,999 miles (+55)1 failure11 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,999 miles
    Test number
    237266142122
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFront brake metal pipes corroded not considered excessive or weakend
    • NoteRear brake metal pipes corroded not considered excessive or weakend
    • NoteUnable to inspect front brake pads
    • NoteMisting of oil around the steering rack and hoses, possible from engine oil leaks
    • NoteO/s/f outer sill corroded not withtin a prescribed area
  12. Pass87,944 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    87,944 miles
    Test number
    184496660145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,939 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,939 miles
    Test number
    420553160138
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about 8565 VX

What vehicle is registration 8565 VX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8565 VX on a red petrol Triumph Stag first used on 1 May 1975. 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 8565 VX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8565 VX is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8565 VX?
The MOT on 8565 VX is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8565 VX done?
8565 VX was recorded at 88,187 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 15 miles a year.
Has 8565 VX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8565 VX has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on 8565 VX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 8565 VX find?
8565 VX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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