Wolseley 1500

Black · Petrol · 1957 · 1,489 cc

989 DPCMOT history

989 DPC is a black petrol Wolseley 1500 first used on 12 Jun 1957. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 4,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
4,017 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
989 DPC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Wolseley
Model
1500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,489 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
12 Jun 1957
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

989 DPC was last recorded at 4,017 miles on 7 May 2026, 1,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2022: 2,294 miles, lower than 97,992 miles on 20 Jan 2014.

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
2,294 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 4,017 miles
  • 2022 – 2,294 miles
  • 2014 – 97,992 miles
  • 2012 – 97,207 miles
  • 2011 – 94,252 miles
  • 2010 – 92,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,017 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.

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

8 tests since 19 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,017 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    4,017 miles
    Test number
    512900981487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass2,294 miles (-95,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    2,294 miles
    Test number
    149770350558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,992 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,992 miles
    Test number
    387060224062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,207 miles (+175)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    97,207 miles
    Test number
    476283732242
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front inner wing
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  5. Fail97,032 miles (+2,780)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,032 miles
    Test number
    655706522288
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front inner wing
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  6. Pass94,252 miles (+2,131)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    94,252 miles
    Test number
    349683411236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear of boot floor corroding
    • NoteSlight play in the offside of the steering rack
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  7. Pass92,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,121 miles
    Test number
    391345130281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,121 miles2 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,121 miles
    Test number
    274211030284
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about 989 DPC

What vehicle is registration 989 DPC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 989 DPC on a black petrol Wolseley 1500 first used on 12 Jun 1957. 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 989 DPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 989 DPC is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 989 DPC?
The MOT on 989 DPC is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 989 DPC done?
989 DPC was recorded at 4,017 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026.
Has 989 DPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 989 DPC has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on 989 DPC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 989 DPC find?
989 DPC passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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