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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,500 cc

K31 VDGMOT history

K31 VDG is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 2 Jun 1993. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
81,951 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 VDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 VDG was last recorded at 81,951 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2008: 34,065 miles, lower than 52,432 miles on 14 May 2007.

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
81,780 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
171 miles
Average per year
1,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,951 miles
  • 2025 – 81,780 miles
  • 2024 – 81,489 miles
  • 2020 – 80,199 miles
  • 2019 – 79,144 miles
  • 2018 – 78,971 miles
  • 2017 – 78,400 miles
  • 2016 – 76,378 miles
  • 2015 – 72,109 miles
  • 2014 – 69,752 miles
  • 2013 – 67,285 miles
  • 2012 – 64,489 miles
  • 2011 – 61,395 miles
  • 2010 – 58,446 miles
  • 2009 – 56,420 miles
  • 2008 – 34,065 miles
  • 2007 – 52,432 miles
  • 2006 – 47,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,951 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both eye bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear leaf springs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,951 miles (+171)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    81,951 miles
    Test number
    850692927950
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,780 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    81,780 miles
    Test number
    880581053293
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs worn

  3. Fail81,770 miles (+281)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,770 miles
    Test number
    784055983616
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs worn

  4. Pass81,489 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,489 miles
    Test number
    572566621819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail81,467 miles (+1,268)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,467 miles
    Test number
    575292960915
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting ineer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,199 miles (+1,055)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,199 miles
    Test number
    272099811544
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMultiple points of surface corrosion on vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front scuttle area very corroded by corner of windscreen.

  7. Pass79,144 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,144 miles
    Test number
    223620016318
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch corroded

  8. Fail79,144 miles (+173)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,144 miles
    Test number
    307635824059
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch corroded

  9. Pass78,971 miles (+571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,971 miles
    Test number
    888657457747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,400 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,400 miles
    Test number
    463424787959
    • AdvisoryFront wipers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat has slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail78,399 miles (+2,021)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,399 miles
    Test number
    315638760245
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor aim (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat has slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass76,378 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,378 miles
    Test number
    373116050990
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail76,378 miles (+4,269)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,378 miles
    Test number
    112325637213
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass72,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,109 miles
    Test number
    149495385464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail72,109 miles (+2,357)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,109 miles
    Test number
    176815785433
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass69,752 miles (+2,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,752 miles
    Test number
    208357594072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass67,285 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,285 miles
    Test number
    459568493027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,489 miles (+3,094)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,489 miles
    Test number
    718671602134
    • NoteN/S parking brake working at lower efficiency

  19. Pass61,395 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,395 miles
    Test number
    769720991099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,446 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,446 miles
    Test number
    550938760036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,420 miles (+22,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,420 miles
    Test number
    981911139194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass34,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,065 miles
    Test number
    311426878453
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail34,065 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,065 miles
    Test number
    762576478260
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    451397038158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass52,432 miles (+5,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,432 miles
    Test number
    972844937120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass47,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,035 miles
    Test number
    312479236155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 VDG

Does K31 VDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 VDG is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 VDG?
The MOT on K31 VDG is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 VDG done?
K31 VDG was recorded at 81,951 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 1,739 miles a year.
Has K31 VDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 VDG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K31 VDG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K31 VDG find?
K31 VDG passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush, and 2 more.

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