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Nissan X-Trail

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,994 cc

C8 VHSMOT history

C8 VHS is a silver diesel Nissan X-Trail first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

C8 VHS silver Nissan X-Trail – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan X-Trail, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,101 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 VHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
X-Trail
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 VHS was last recorded at 140,101 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,448 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,653 miles
Average per year
7,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,101 miles
  • 2025 – 138,448 miles
  • 2024 – 134,848 miles
  • 2023 – 127,692 miles
  • 2022 – 116,757 miles
  • 2021 – 110,360 miles
  • 2020 – 105,241 miles
  • 2019 – 98,029 miles
  • 2018 – 89,605 miles
  • 2017 – 81,023 miles
  • 2016 – 72,345 miles
  • 2015 – 63,746 miles
  • 2014 – 58,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,101 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Most suspension components front and rear including subframes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,101 miles (+1,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,101 miles
    Test number
    617131088144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass138,448 miles (+3,600)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,448 miles
    Test number
    990244830779
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass134,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,848 miles
    Test number
    808184268728
    • AdvisoryMost suspension components front and rear including subframes corroded

  4. Fail134,848 miles (+7,156)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,848 miles
    Test number
    519750568323
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMost suspension components front and rear including subframes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,692 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,692 miles
    Test number
    880514517027
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail127,692 miles (+10,935)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,692 miles
    Test number
    210450330596
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pipe
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass116,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,757 miles
    Test number
    238471147399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail116,757 miles (+6,397)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,757 miles
    Test number
    193950534078
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass110,360 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,360 miles
    Test number
    980455560523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail110,255 miles (+5,014)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,255 miles
    Test number
    689461256755
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass105,241 miles (+281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,241 miles
    Test number
    111338484805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail104,960 miles (+6,931)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,960 miles
    Test number
    592739294314
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass98,029 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    98,029 miles
    Test number
    145309073808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,944 miles (+8,339)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,944 miles
    Test number
    927585945693
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass89,605 miles (+8,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,605 miles
    Test number
    232179328412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass81,023 miles (+8,678)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,023 miles
    Test number
    429949149928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,345 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    555436020286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Fail72,315 miles (+8,569)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,315 miles
    Test number
    938525781758
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs coroded pitted and scored

  19. Pass63,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,746 miles
    Test number
    455319055179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,746 miles (+5,715)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,746 miles
    Test number
    565966055160
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Fail58,031 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,031 miles
    Test number
    239551234398
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass58,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,031 miles
    Test number
    999491334368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 VHS

Does C8 VHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 VHS is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 VHS?
The MOT on C8 VHS is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 VHS done?
C8 VHS was recorded at 140,101 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 7,070 miles a year.
Has C8 VHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 VHS has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 VHS 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 C8 VHS find?
C8 VHS passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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