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Volkswagen Vento

White · Petrol · 1994 · 2,900 cc

L457 OAVMOT history

L457 OAV is a white petrol Volkswagen Vento first used on 16 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 205,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
205,850 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L457 OAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Vento
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
16 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L457 OAV was last recorded at 205,850 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 5,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,705 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,145 miles
Average per year
6,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,850 miles
  • 2024 – 200,705 miles
  • 2023 – 198,265 miles
  • 2022 – 193,865 miles
  • 2021 – 187,083 miles
  • 2020 – 184,560 miles
  • 2019 – 184,560 miles
  • 2018 – 184,548 miles
  • 2017 – 184,484 miles
  • 2016 – 183,036 miles
  • 2015 – 183,028 miles
  • 2013 – 176,152 miles
  • 2011 – 110,868 miles
  • 2010 – 107,701 miles
  • 2009 – 101,903 miles
  • 2008 – 96,623 miles
  • 2007 – 90,270 miles
  • 2006 – 83,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,850 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension lowering kit fitted all four lowering springs show corrosion
  • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full inspection to outer sills due to plastic body trims/covers

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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear tyre damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,850 miles (+5,145)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    205,850 miles
    Test number
    560361621336
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension lowering kit fitted all four lowering springs show corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full inspection to outer sills due to plastic body trims/covers

  2. Pass200,705 miles (+2,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    200,705 miles
    Test number
    101914687733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,265 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    198,265 miles
    Test number
    511030312448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail193,887 miles (+5)3 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,887 miles
    Test number
    467031937718
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in n/s/r door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in o/s/r door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in o/s/r door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeatbelt mounting repair covered in underseal
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail193,882 miles (+17)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,882 miles
    Test number
    658581487192
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail193,865 miles (+6,782)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,865 miles
    Test number
    701544862742
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bubh (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to cat joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass187,083 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    187,083 miles
    Test number
    914377463950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass184,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    184,560 miles
    Test number
    126727694888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail184,560 miles (+12)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,560 miles
    Test number
    368233580433
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed front to rear

  10. Pass184,548 miles (+64)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    184,548 miles
    Test number
    892531557438
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front floor to sill sections corroded and damaged
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted to vehicle impedes part of the inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicle lowered

  11. Pass184,484 miles (+191)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    184,484 miles
    Test number
    394233789774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules by LSV (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail184,293 miles (+1,257)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,293 miles
    Test number
    231785264620
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded by LSV (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported by LSV (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at rear axle (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass183,036 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    183,036 miles
    Test number
    287032773731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail183,028 miles (+6,876)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,028 miles
    Test number
    889658265072
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass176,152 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    176,152 miles
    Test number
    676842213041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSump/plug damaged
    • NoteVehicle lowered

  16. Fail176,152 miles (+65,284)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,152 miles
    Test number
    908872313094
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSump/plug damaged
    • NoteVehicle lowered

  17. Pass110,868 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    110,868 miles
    Test number
    618704851037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    107,701 miles
    Test number
    902304170011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail107,701 miles (+5,798)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,701 miles
    Test number
    754244370000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass101,903 miles (+5,280)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    101,903 miles
    Test number
    153118869491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,623 miles (+6,353)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    96,623 miles
    Test number
    292643778066
    • NoteBoth rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished.
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.

  22. Pass90,270 miles (+6,992)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    90,270 miles
    Test number
    793812377038
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteNearside rear wheel outer rim damaged.
    • NoteOffside inner c-v gaiter split.
    • NoteSlight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

  23. Pass83,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    83,278 miles
    Test number
    132036766459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail83,278 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,278 miles
    Test number
    363116766014
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear brake balance close to limit

Questions about L457 OAV

Does L457 OAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L457 OAV expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L457 OAV?
The MOT on L457 OAV expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L457 OAV done?
L457 OAV was recorded at 205,850 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 6,413 miles a year.
Has L457 OAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L457 OAV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L457 OAV 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 L457 OAV find?
L457 OAV passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; suspension lowering kit fitted all four lowering springs show corrosion; unable to carry out full inspection to outer sills due to plastic body trims/covers.

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