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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 4,282 cc

L6 GCVMOT history

L6 GCV is a red petrol Aston Martin V8 Vantage first used on 20 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 29,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
29,342 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 GCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,282 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 GCV was last recorded at 29,342 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
28,997 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
345 miles
Average per year
918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,342 miles
  • 2025 – 28,997 miles
  • 2024 – 28,704 miles
  • 2023 – 28,089 miles
  • 2021 – 27,182 miles
  • 2019 – 25,718 miles
  • 2016 – 24,501 miles
  • 2015 – 24,249 miles
  • 2014 – 22,406 miles
  • 2013 – 19,700 miles
  • 2012 – 18,168 miles
  • 2011 – 16,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,342 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,342 miles (+345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    29,342 miles
    Test number
    530329867102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass28,997 miles (+293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    28,997 miles
    Test number
    119778752463
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass28,704 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    28,704 miles
    Test number
    862464047960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,089 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    28,089 miles
    Test number
    964607432078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,182 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    27,182 miles
    Test number
    689526316640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,273 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    26,273 miles
    Test number
    570126390159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,718 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,718 miles
    Test number
    942951342102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,501 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,501 miles
    Test number
    933764978154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,249 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,249 miles
    Test number
    195930555174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,406 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,406 miles
    Test number
    735691824119
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outside edge
  11. Fail22,382 miles (+2,682)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,382 miles
    Test number
    365571624168
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outside edge
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring light on
  12. Pass19,700 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,700 miles
    Test number
    457071523190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,168 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,168 miles
    Test number
    215479532103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    16,052 miles
    Test number
    926267771212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 GCV

Does L6 GCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 GCV is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 GCV?
The MOT on L6 GCV is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 GCV done?
L6 GCV was recorded at 29,342 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 918 miles a year.
Has L6 GCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 GCV has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2014.
Has the mileage on L6 GCV 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 L6 GCV find?
L6 GCV passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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