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Chrysler PT Cruiser

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 2,429 cc

LX56 VHTMOT history

LX56 VHT is a red petrol Chrysler PT Cruiser first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
65,053 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 VHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chrysler
Model
PT Cruiser
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,429 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 VHT was last recorded at 65,053 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2021: 59,403 miles, lower than 59,839 miles on 13 Sept 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,705 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,348 miles
Average per year
3,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,053 miles
  • 2025 – 63,705 miles
  • 2024 – 62,325 miles
  • 2023 – 61,194 miles
  • 2022 – 60,138 miles
  • 2021 – 59,403 miles
  • 2020 – 58,414 miles
  • 2019 – 57,757 miles
  • 2018 – 54,687 miles
  • 2017 – 53,176 miles
  • 2016 – 47,845 miles
  • 2015 – 42,667 miles
  • 2014 – 39,078 miles
  • 2013 – 35,290 miles
  • 2012 – 30,482 miles
  • 2011 – 24,250 miles
  • 2010 – 17,726 miles
  • 2009 – 10,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,053 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,053 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    65,053 miles
    Test number
    390135724811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,705 miles (+1,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,705 miles
    Test number
    565515104200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass62,325 miles (+1,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,325 miles
    Test number
    670957316879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under body

  4. Pass61,194 miles (+16)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,194 miles
    Test number
    728721290509
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded but still secure

  5. Fail61,178 miles (+1,040)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,178 miles
    Test number
    175255696828
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps foggy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass60,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,138 miles
    Test number
    585928488351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,124 miles (+721)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,124 miles
    Test number
    637138530330
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass59,403 miles (-436)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,403 miles
    Test number
    347343364731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,839 miles (+1,425)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,839 miles
    Test number
    858228914467
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass58,414 miles (+657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,414 miles
    Test number
    212418624127
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass57,757 miles (+3,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,757 miles
    Test number
    575069649296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Pass54,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,687 miles
    Test number
    113444336007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,674 miles (+1,498)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,674 miles
    Test number
    421476124234
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass53,176 miles (+5,331)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,176 miles
    Test number
    297694427349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,845 miles (+5,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,845 miles
    Test number
    335596600449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit weraing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,667 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,667 miles
    Test number
    984627295682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,078 miles (+3,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,078 miles
    Test number
    528786904254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass35,290 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,290 miles
    Test number
    729398213291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,276 miles (+4,794)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,276 miles
    Test number
    139167513215
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass30,482 miles (+6,232)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,482 miles
    Test number
    906401322256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass24,250 miles (+6,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,250 miles
    Test number
    386639731495
    • 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)

  22. Pass17,726 miles (+7,514)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,726 miles
    Test number
    293384440249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,212 miles
    Test number
    511413129209
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LX56 VHT

Does LX56 VHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 VHT is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX56 VHT?
The MOT on LX56 VHT is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX56 VHT done?
LX56 VHT was recorded at 65,053 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 3,193 miles a year.
Has LX56 VHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 VHT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LX56 VHT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX56 VHT find?
LX56 VHT passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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