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Brown · Petrol · 2019 · 998 cc

L8 VCSMOT history

L8 VCS is a brown petrol Dacia Sandero first used on 6 Feb 2019. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 5 of 9 MOT tests, with 51,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

L8 VCS brown Dacia Sandero – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Dacia Sandero, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
51,672 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
5 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Dacia
Model
Sandero
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
6 Feb 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VCS was last recorded at 51,672 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 16,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,289 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
16,383 miles
Average per year
6,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,672 miles
  • 2025 – 35,289 miles
  • 2024 – 31,491 miles
  • 2023 – 29,480 miles
  • 2022 – 24,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,672 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 1 Apr 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    51,672 miles
    Test number
    620230524398
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail51,671 miles (+16,382)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,671 miles
    Test number
    164501780785
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative cable detached both sides (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fitment (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass35,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    35,289 miles
    Test number
    189061746673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail35,289 miles (+3,798)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,289 miles
    Test number
    392975893928
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative cable detached (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass31,491 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    31,491 miles
    Test number
    639266924830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail31,490 miles (+2,010)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,490 miles
    Test number
    695195948534
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass29,480 miles (+4,591)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    29,480 miles
    Test number
    818109040258
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass24,889 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,889 miles
    Test number
    210636493255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail24,889 miles1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,889 miles
    Test number
    897959357651
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about L8 VCS

Does L8 VCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 VCS is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 VCS?
The MOT on L8 VCS is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 VCS done?
L8 VCS was recorded at 51,672 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 6,659 miles a year.
Has L8 VCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VCS has failed 4 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 VCS 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 L8 VCS find?
L8 VCS passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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