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Nissan Qashqai

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LR12 VPNMOT history

LR12 VPN is a black petrol Nissan Qashqai first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LR12 VPN black Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
156,880 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VPN was last recorded at 156,880 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,833 miles · 30 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
11,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,880 miles
  • 2025 – 146,735 miles
  • 2024 – 136,202 miles
  • 2023 – 120,425 miles
  • 2022 – 104,920 miles
  • 2021 – 98,200 miles
  • 2020 – 92,345 miles
  • 2019 – 77,281 miles
  • 2018 – 64,575 miles
  • 2017 – 47,939 miles
  • 2016 – 37,457 miles
  • 2015 – 27,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,880 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump rotten and seeping from area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front subframe has corrosion in various places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,880 miles (+47)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    156,880 miles
    Test number
    864592955193
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump rotten and seeping from area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,833 miles (+10,098)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,833 miles
    Test number
    444126599066
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump rotten and seeping from area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,735 miles (+185)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    146,735 miles
    Test number
    293747679820
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail146,550 miles (+10,348)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,550 miles
    Test number
    313196881921
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass136,202 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    136,202 miles
    Test number
    878490981044
    • AdvisoryFront subframe has corrosion in various places
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms have corrosion in various places

  6. Fail136,198 miles (+15,773)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,198 miles
    Test number
    253217920481
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe has corrosion in various places
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms have corrosion in various places

  7. Pass120,425 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,425 miles
    Test number
    950841393691
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and all suspension arms have slight corrosion

  8. Fail120,425 miles (+15,505)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,425 miles
    Test number
    503180572920
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and all suspension arms have slight corrosion

  9. Pass104,920 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,920 miles
    Test number
    332074120350
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail104,920 miles (+6,720)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,920 miles
    Test number
    409167181018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass98,200 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,200 miles
    Test number
    349620059396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,199 miles (+5,854)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,199 miles
    Test number
    707890646168
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass92,345 miles (+15,064)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,345 miles
    Test number
    361822810780
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass77,281 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,281 miles
    Test number
    278200361742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,280 miles (+12,705)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,280 miles
    Test number
    953874621461
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  16. Pass64,575 miles (+16,636)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,575 miles
    Test number
    869559584614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass47,939 miles (+10,482)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,939 miles
    Test number
    889592633250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,457 miles
    Test number
    246928759488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,457 miles (+9,969)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,457 miles
    Test number
    732895728241
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass27,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,488 miles
    Test number
    168756685457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 VPN

Does LR12 VPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VPN is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VPN?
The MOT on LR12 VPN is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 VPN done?
LR12 VPN was recorded at 156,880 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 11,919 miles a year.
Has LR12 VPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VPN has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 VPN 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 LR12 VPN find?
LR12 VPN passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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