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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc

K25 VDGMOT history

K25 VDG is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 1 Jun 1993. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2023 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 86,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2023
Mileage
86,664 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2022
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K25 VDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K25 VDG was last recorded at 86,664 miles on 8 Jul 2022, 438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,226 miles · 20 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
438 miles
Average per year
1,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,664 miles
  • 2021 – 86,226 miles
  • 2020 – 85,946 miles
  • 2019 – 85,456 miles
  • 2018 – 84,814 miles
  • 2017 – 84,290 miles
  • 2016 – 82,696 miles
  • 2015 – 81,793 miles
  • 2014 – 79,690 miles
  • 2013 – 78,209 miles
  • 2012 – 77,286 miles
  • 2011 – 75,177 miles
  • 2010 – 73,236 miles
  • 2009 – 72,238 miles
  • 2008 – 72,070 miles
  • 2007 – 70,648 miles
  • 2006 – 68,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,664 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust tail pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,664 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,664 miles
    Test number
    849078029830
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail86,664 miles (+438)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,664 miles
    Test number
    248233316570
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,226 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,226 miles
    Test number
    882929406121
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail86,210 miles (+264)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,210 miles
    Test number
    198629564589
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,946 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,946 miles
    Test number
    205425688527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,837 miles (+381)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,837 miles
    Test number
    993918714298
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass85,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    85,456 miles
    Test number
    830106020736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail85,456 miles (+642)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,456 miles
    Test number
    792012246973
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass84,814 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,814 miles
    Test number
    389846055358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,784 miles (+494)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,784 miles
    Test number
    442203961322
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass84,290 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,290 miles
    Test number
    159032433666
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryMovement in both front seats
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seatbelt buckle missing

  12. Fail84,285 miles (+1,589)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,285 miles
    Test number
    455080550093
    • FailureDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (3.1.9)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryMovement in both front seats
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seatbelt buckle missing

  13. Pass82,696 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,696 miles
    Test number
    827935701055
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front inner sill outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Fail82,692 miles (+899)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,692 miles
    Test number
    587493191294
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front inner sill outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  15. Pass81,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,793 miles
    Test number
    369910985116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,793 miles (+2,103)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,793 miles
    Test number
    639947075192
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass79,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,690 miles
    Test number
    337505774108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail79,690 miles (+1,481)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,690 miles
    Test number
    847584274162
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass78,209 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,209 miles
    Test number
    695399863150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,286 miles (+2,109)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,286 miles
    Test number
    767941782128
    • NoteOffside front inner sill corroded

  21. Pass75,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,177 miles
    Test number
    458748871147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,177 miles (+1,941)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,177 miles
    Test number
    287028871104
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass73,236 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    262474250417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,238 miles (+168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,238 miles
    Test number
    360019859205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Fail72,070 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,070 miles
    Test number
    660151268265
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Pass72,070 miles (+1,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,070 miles
    Test number
    762491568297
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass70,648 miles (+387)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,648 miles
    Test number
    950746147234
    • NoteSurface rust on front disc

  28. Pass70,261 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,261 miles
    Test number
    931304767002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass68,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,321 miles
    Test number
    442289676053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail68,321 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,321 miles
    Test number
    160516076462
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about K25 VDG

Does K25 VDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K25 VDG expired on 30 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K25 VDG?
The MOT on K25 VDG expired on 30 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K25 VDG done?
K25 VDG was recorded at 86,664 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2022, an average of 1,125 miles a year.
Has K25 VDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K25 VDG has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on K25 VDG 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 K25 VDG find?
K25 VDG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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