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Dacia Duster

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,461 cc

L3 VACMOT history

L3 VAC is a white diesel Dacia Duster first used on 25 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 55,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L3 VAC white Dacia Duster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Dacia Duster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
55,551 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Dacia
Model
Duster
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VAC was last recorded at 55,551 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,547 miles · 20 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,551 miles
  • 2025 – 52,814 miles
  • 2024 – 49,406 miles
  • 2023 – 45,439 miles
  • 2022 – 40,741 miles
  • 2021 – 35,106 miles
  • 2020 – 30,486 miles
  • 2019 – 24,095 miles
  • 2018 – 19,086 miles
  • 2017 – 16,209 miles
  • 2016 – 11,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,551 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,551 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    55,551 miles
    Test number
    630752259290
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  2. Fail55,547 miles (+2,733)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,547 miles
    Test number
    886864614748
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass52,814 miles (+7)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    52,814 miles
    Test number
    511084742648
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail52,807 miles (+3,401)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,807 miles
    Test number
    214224623055
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded before dpf (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass49,406 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,406 miles
    Test number
    126115377104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail49,406 miles (+3,967)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,406 miles
    Test number
    491675464338
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass45,439 miles (+4,698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,439 miles
    Test number
    563601144103
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass40,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,741 miles
    Test number
    266840444017
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
  9. Fail40,740 miles (+5,634)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,740 miles
    Test number
    958692164372
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
  10. Pass35,106 miles (+4,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    35,106 miles
    Test number
    679124230608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass30,486 miles (+6,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    30,486 miles
    Test number
    116619575759
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass24,095 miles (+5,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    24,095 miles
    Test number
    695818595756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass19,086 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    19,086 miles
    Test number
    571047671101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,209 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    16,209 miles
    Test number
    300714208391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    11,660 miles
    Test number
    363491121174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 VAC

Does L3 VAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VAC is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 VAC?
The MOT on L3 VAC is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 VAC done?
L3 VAC was recorded at 55,551 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,177 miles a year.
Has L3 VAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VAC has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 VAC 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 L3 VAC find?
L3 VAC passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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