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Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

Silver · Petrol · 1985 · 6,750 cc

B5 VOWMOT history

B5 VOW is a silver petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT is valid until 25 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,768 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B5 VOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Spirit
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B5 VOW was last recorded at 89,768 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,946 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
822 miles
Average per year
750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,768 miles
  • 2024 – 88,946 miles
  • 2023 – 88,156 miles
  • 2022 – 87,318 miles
  • 2021 – 86,432 miles
  • 2020 – 85,462 miles
  • 2019 – 84,741 miles
  • 2018 – 83,769 miles
  • 2017 – 82,791 miles
  • 2016 – 81,679 miles
  • 2015 – 81,301 miles
  • 2014 – 80,657 miles
  • 2013 – 80,159 miles
  • 2012 – 79,342 miles
  • 2011 – 78,469 miles
  • 2010 – 78,120 miles
  • 2009 – 77,481 miles
  • 2008 – 76,133 miles
  • 2007 – 75,893 miles
  • 2006 – 74,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,768 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,768 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,768 miles
    Test number
    116581889119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,946 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,946 miles
    Test number
    760561977488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,156 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,156 miles
    Test number
    162062958230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,318 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,318 miles
    Test number
    886701098665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail87,312 miles (+880)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,312 miles
    Test number
    711256940764
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working o/s loose (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,432 miles (+970)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,432 miles
    Test number
    954407111769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,462 miles (+721)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,462 miles
    Test number
    202166860924
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed

  8. Pass84,741 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,741 miles
    Test number
    138688171357
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe kinked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corrossion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrossion

  9. Fail84,741 miles (+972)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,741 miles
    Test number
    687221419671
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe kinked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corrossion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrossion

  10. Pass83,769 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,769 miles
    Test number
    688568572984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,791 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,791 miles
    Test number
    875212024568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,679 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,679 miles
    Test number
    216045262231
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking on outside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has slight cracking on outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has slight cracking on outside edge

  13. Fail81,679 miles (+378)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,679 miles
    Test number
    960802235962
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking on outside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has slight cracking on outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has slight cracking on outside edge

  14. Pass81,301 miles (+644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,301 miles
    Test number
    763783992798
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint shock (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint shock (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass80,657 miles (+498)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,657 miles
    Test number
    488881394155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass80,159 miles (+817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,159 miles
    Test number
    277659083490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass79,342 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,342 miles
    Test number
    156411602208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,469 miles (+349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,469 miles
    Test number
    835796781103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass78,120 miles (+639)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,120 miles
    Test number
    234779780164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass77,481 miles (+1,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,481 miles
    Test number
    340591369062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass76,133 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,133 miles
    Test number
    590849058073
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed in places including recent welding repair to osr
    • NoteWashers work and hit screen but low on pressure

  22. Fail76,133 miles (+240)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,133 miles
    Test number
    160588258423
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass75,893 miles (+953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    75,893 miles
    Test number
    344793097013
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass74,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    74,940 miles
    Test number
    823162656034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B5 VOW

Does B5 VOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B5 VOW is valid until 25 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on B5 VOW?
The MOT on B5 VOW is valid until 25 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B5 VOW done?
B5 VOW was recorded at 89,768 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 750 miles a year.
Has B5 VOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B5 VOW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on B5 VOW 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 B5 VOW find?
B5 VOW passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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