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Tesla Model S

Bronze · Electric · 2016

DS 8981MOT history

DS 8981 is a bronze electric Tesla Model S first used on 19 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 119,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

DS 8981 bronze Tesla Model S – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
119,059 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
11,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 8981
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Tesla
Model
Model S
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Electric
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 8981 was last recorded at 119,059 miles on 26 May 2026, 10,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,196 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,863 miles
Average per year
11,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,059 miles
  • 2025 – 108,196 miles
  • 2024 – 98,472 miles
  • 2023 – 84,325 miles
  • 2021 – 63,436 miles
  • 2020 – 50,645 miles
  • 2019 – 38,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,059 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 20 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,059 miles (+10,863)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    119,059 miles
    Test number
    459847059416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,196 miles (+9,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,196 miles
    Test number
    205798854361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at bottom of shock marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at bottom of shock marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,472 miles (+14,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,472 miles
    Test number
    933050336990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin smaller set of pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass84,325 miles (+20,889)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,325 miles
    Test number
    744187069392
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass63,436 miles (+12,791)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,436 miles
    Test number
    382465284680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,645 miles (+11,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,645 miles
    Test number
    363089997640
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass38,796 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,796 miles
    Test number
    354922305247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about DS 8981

What vehicle is registration DS 8981 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 8981 on a bronze electric Tesla Model S first used on 19 Aug 2016. 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 DS 8981 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 8981 is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on DS 8981?
The MOT on DS 8981 is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DS 8981 done?
DS 8981 was recorded at 119,059 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 11,717 miles a year.
Has DS 8981 ever failed its MOT?
No. DS 8981 has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on DS 8981 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 DS 8981 find?
DS 8981 passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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