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Renault Grand Espace

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 VSLMOT history

LT12 VSL is a silver diesel Renault Grand Espace first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 269,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

LT12 VSL silver Renault Grand – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Grand, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
269,403 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Grand Espace
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VSL was last recorded at 269,403 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
269,303 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
16,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 269,403 miles
  • 2024 – 265,503 miles
  • 2023 – 261,829 miles
  • 2022 – 258,646 miles
  • 2021 – 251,725 miles
  • 2020 – 240,738 miles
  • 2019 – 234,079 miles
  • 2018 – 227,421 miles
  • 2017 – 210,273 miles
  • 2016 – 187,850 miles
  • 2015 – 157,261 miles
  • 2014 – 119,457 miles
  • 2013 – 72,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass269,403 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass269,403 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    269,403 miles
    Test number
    816645492005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail269,303 miles (+3,800)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,303 miles
    Test number
    222372093741
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass265,503 miles (+3,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    265,503 miles
    Test number
    264286830504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass261,829 miles (+3,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    261,829 miles
    Test number
    782832772383
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass258,646 miles (+6,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    258,646 miles
    Test number
    419199194911
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass251,725 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    251,725 miles
    Test number
    201662144392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail251,723 miles (+10,985)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,723 miles
    Test number
    604363984252
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass240,738 miles (+6,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    240,738 miles
    Test number
    739828083781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass234,079 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    234,079 miles
    Test number
    394355764422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass227,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    227,421 miles
    Test number
    162679096404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail227,421 miles (+3,279)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,421 miles
    Test number
    147996034481
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass224,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    224,142 miles
    Test number
    798456291119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail224,142 miles (+13,869)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,142 miles
    Test number
    221041795038
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass210,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    210,273 miles
    Test number
    684175187076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail210,273 miles (+11,764)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,273 miles
    Test number
    430712454510
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass198,509 miles (+10,659)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    198,509 miles
    Test number
    294579641423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass187,850 miles (+17,151)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    187,850 miles
    Test number
    663564389833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass170,699 miles (+13,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    170,699 miles
    Test number
    586316000106
    • AdvisorySee seperate advisory sheet

  19. Pass157,261 miles (+18,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    157,261 miles
    Test number
    140627701710
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn on edge

  20. Pass138,312 miles (+18,855)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    138,312 miles
    Test number
    288362865048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass119,457 miles (+23,077)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    119,457 miles
    Test number
    277672554276
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine undertray damaged
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass96,380 miles (+23,542)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,380 miles
    Test number
    689825164069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,838 miles
    Test number
    348699613434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 VSL

Does LT12 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT12 VSL expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VSL?
The MOT on LT12 VSL expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT12 VSL done?
LT12 VSL was recorded at 269,403 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 16,130 miles a year.
Has LT12 VSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VSL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 VSL 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 LT12 VSL find?
LT12 VSL passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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