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Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 4,295 cc

M5 VPEMOT history

M5 VPE is a silver petrol Chevrolet first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 93,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,518 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VPE was last recorded at 93,518 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,369 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
149 miles
Average per year
3,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,518 miles
  • 2025 – 87,973 miles
  • 2024 – 84,527 miles
  • 2023 – 83,555 miles
  • 2022 – 81,594 miles
  • 2020 – 80,151 miles
  • 2019 – 75,610 miles
  • 2018 – 69,529 miles
  • 2017 – 62,456 miles
  • 2016 – 59,905 miles
  • 2015 – 59,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,518 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Off side rear brakes locking up quick suspect brake needs l;ooking at

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,518 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,518 miles
    Test number
    599732950896
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,369 miles (+5,396)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,369 miles
    Test number
    190347501185
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,973 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,973 miles
    Test number
    162573234104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail87,965 miles (+3,438)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,965 miles
    Test number
    592268928791
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,527 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,527 miles
    Test number
    233803639216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,555 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,555 miles
    Test number
    537310155187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,594 miles (+1,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,594 miles
    Test number
    553613247215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass80,151 miles (+4,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,151 miles
    Test number
    661929848041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  9. Pass75,610 miles (+6,081)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,610 miles
    Test number
    107477024088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,529 miles (+7,073)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,529 miles
    Test number
    252095195938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,456 miles (+2,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,456 miles
    Test number
    512622087047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering system has slight free play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering system has slight free play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass59,905 miles (+595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,905 miles
    Test number
    168700367714
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake very slight drag
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler arm

  13. Pass59,310 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,310 miles
    Test number
    361686647230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brakes locking up quick suspect brake needs l;ooking at

  14. Fail59,291 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,291 miles
    Test number
    631172636715
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brakes locking up quick suspect brake needs l;ooking at

Questions about M5 VPE

Does M5 VPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VPE is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 VPE?
The MOT on M5 VPE is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 VPE done?
M5 VPE was recorded at 93,518 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,140 miles a year.
Has M5 VPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VPE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 VPE 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 M5 VPE find?
M5 VPE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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