Hyundai Santa FE
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,188 cc
L6 VLMMOT history
L6 VLM is a black diesel Hyundai Santa FE first used on 31 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 186,735 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 186,735 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,554 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 VLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Santa FE
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,188 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Jul 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 VLM was last recorded at 186,735 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 186,729 miles · 12 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 8,554 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 186,735 miles
- 2024 – 180,910 miles
- 2023 – 175,253 miles
- 2022 – 166,831 miles
- 2021 – 159,996 miles
- 2019 – 155,259 miles
- 2018 – 148,368 miles
- 2017 – 136,346 miles
- 2016 – 127,171 miles
- 2015 – 120,644 miles
- 2014 – 105,772 miles
- 2013 – 93,210 miles
- 2012 – 82,383 miles
- 2011 – 72,254 miles
- 2010 – 62,633 miles
- 2009 – 53,106 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,735 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySill flanges starting to corrodeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Sill covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,735 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 186,735 miles
- Test number
- 215642647443
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySill flanges starting to corrode
Fail186,729 miles (+5,819)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,729 miles
- Test number
- 307885597983
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySill flanges starting to corrode
Pass180,910 miles (+5,657)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 180,910 miles
- Test number
- 117626399374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryThe parking brake only just passed .it might require adjustment
Pass175,253 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 175,253 miles
- Test number
- 906382401164
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail175,247 miles (+8,416)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,247 miles
- Test number
- 773874971197
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass166,831 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 166,831 miles
- Test number
- 324172664070
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail166,831 miles (+236)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,831 miles
- Test number
- 764991169819
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail166,595 miles (+6,599)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,595 miles
- Test number
- 185202809001
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass159,996 miles (+4,737)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 159,996 miles
- Test number
- 542878191896
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass155,259 miles (+6,891)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 155,259 miles
- Test number
- 459707740919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,368 miles (+26)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 148,368 miles
- Test number
- 173445459879
- AdvisoryParking brake needs adjusting
Fail148,342 miles (+11,996)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,342 miles
- Test number
- 874260686326
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake needs adjusting
Pass136,346 miles (+9,175)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 136,346 miles
- Test number
- 476484757886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,171 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 127,171 miles
- Test number
- 394306664803
- AdvisorySlight play in steering
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.2.C.1c)
Fail127,170 miles (+196)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,170 miles
- Test number
- 485565663701
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.2.C.1c)
Pass126,974 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 126,974 miles
- Test number
- 130621547922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,972 miles (+6,328)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,972 miles
- Test number
- 239919172357
- FailureNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (D) bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
Pass120,644 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 120,644 miles
- Test number
- 241462789687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,644 miles (+14,872)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,644 miles
- Test number
- 864802105688
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFuel pipe leaking at filter (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass105,772 miles (+42)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 105,772 miles
- Test number
- 178353334287
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail105,730 miles (+12,520)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,730 miles
- Test number
- 216260234280
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass93,210 miles (+10,827)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 93,210 miles
- Test number
- 376395903463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,383 miles (+10,129)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 82,383 miles
- Test number
- 845565902268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,254 miles (+9,621)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 72,254 miles
- Test number
- 479010801273
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass62,633 miles (+9,527)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 62,633 miles
- Test number
- 654473800261
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass53,106 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 53,106 miles
- Test number
- 762312489116
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about L6 VLM
- Does L6 VLM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L6 VLM expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L6 VLM?
- The MOT on L6 VLM expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L6 VLM done?
- L6 VLM was recorded at 186,735 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 8,554 miles a year.
- Has L6 VLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 VLM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L6 VLM 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 VLM find?
- L6 VLM passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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