Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR

Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,664 cc

P129 PLKMOT history

P129 PLK is a black diesel Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR first used on 25 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 330,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2023
Mileage
330,110 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2022
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
32,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P129 PLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Carbodies
Model
Taxi/hire CAR
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P129 PLK was last recorded at 330,110 miles on 24 Jun 2022, 1,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
329,011 miles · 26 Jul 2016
Between the last two tests
1,099 miles
Average per year
32,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 330,110 miles
  • 2016 – 329,011 miles
  • 2015 – 327,210 miles
  • 2014 – 325,340 miles
  • 2013 – 323,155 miles
  • 2012 – 8,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass330,110 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass330,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    330,110 miles
    Test number
    362624764804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail330,110 miles (+1,099)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    330,110 miles
    Test number
    259447705029
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass329,011 miles18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    329,011 miles
    Test number
    636665654434
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion valance panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt short rod (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt short rod (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion valance panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  4. Fail329,011 miles (+1,801)1 repaired18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    329,011 miles
    Test number
    257805642340
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion valance panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt short rod (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt short rod (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion valance panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  5. Pass327,210 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    327,210 miles
    Test number
    587517715244
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Fail327,210 miles (+1,870)6 failures11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    327,210 miles
    Test number
    495466615206
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass325,340 miles (+2,185)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    325,340 miles
    Test number
    486827314254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  8. Pass323,155 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    323,155 miles
    Test number
    376778113232
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail323,155 miles (+314,275)13 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    323,155 miles
    Test number
    277457513236
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass8,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    8,880 miles
    Test number
    649712322268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P129 PLK

Does P129 PLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P129 PLK expired on 23 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P129 PLK?
The MOT on P129 PLK expired on 23 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P129 PLK done?
P129 PLK was recorded at 330,110 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2022, an average of 32,537 miles a year.
Has P129 PLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P129 PLK has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on P129 PLK 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 P129 PLK find?
P129 PLK passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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