LDV CUB

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,300 cc

POT 956MOT history

POT 956 is a red diesel LDV CUB first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,130 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
POT 956
Registration format
Dateless
Make
LDV
Model
CUB
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

POT 956 was last recorded at 64,130 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2016: 40,165 miles, lower than 44,155 miles on 10 Mar 2016.

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
64,012 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
118 miles
Average per year
2,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,130 miles
  • 2025 – 64,012 miles
  • 2024 – 63,307 miles
  • 2023 – 63,166 miles
  • 2022 – 62,999 miles
  • 2021 – 62,576 miles
  • 2018 – 59,917 miles
  • 2017 – 49,214 miles
  • 2016 – 40,165 miles
  • 2015 – 32,624 miles
  • 2014 – 26,890 miles
  • 2007 – 26,422 miles
  • 2006 – 23,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,130 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnder body and various suspension components are corroded

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front suspension and components have age related corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,130 miles (+118)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,130 miles
    Test number
    185963108300
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and various suspension components are corroded

  2. Pass64,012 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,012 miles
    Test number
    924442505229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,307 miles (+141)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,307 miles
    Test number
    607317122850
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass63,166 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,166 miles
    Test number
    289375473916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension and components have age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and components have age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryWelding/repairs covered in underseal

  5. Fail63,164 miles (+165)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,164 miles
    Test number
    559428089600
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension and components have age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and components have age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryWelding/repairs covered in underseal

  6. Pass62,999 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,999 miles
    Test number
    961718273499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail62,990 miles (+414)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,990 miles
    Test number
    473625099209
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer body sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer body sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass62,576 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,576 miles
    Test number
    288572734000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake effort slightly down on offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

  9. Fail62,574 miles (+2,657)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,574 miles
    Test number
    631369486426
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount and battery mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake effort slightly down on offside

  10. Pass59,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,917 miles
    Test number
    545145175029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,916 miles (+3,029)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,916 miles
    Test number
    323309343505
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear b/pipes corroded also both axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass56,887 miles (+7,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,887 miles
    Test number
    762379786443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding

  13. Pass49,214 miles (+210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,214 miles
    Test number
    924940527864
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail49,004 miles (+8,839)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,004 miles
    Test number
    223300068208
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass40,165 miles (-3,990)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,165 miles
    Test number
    703359751763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,155 miles (+11,531)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,155 miles
    Test number
    213187656089
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass32,624 miles (+5,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,624 miles
    Test number
    515249945008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  18. Pass26,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    26,890 miles
    Test number
    236439154072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail26,890 miles (+468)5 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,890 miles
    Test number
    359028854004
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass26,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,422 miles
    Test number
    120247297224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,422 miles (+2,764)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,422 miles
    Test number
    120167297207
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCracks in front no plate

  22. Fail23,658 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,658 miles
    Test number
    412862996241
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass23,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,658 miles
    Test number
    881632496209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about POT 956

What vehicle is registration POT 956 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show POT 956 on a red diesel LDV CUB first used on 1 Aug 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does POT 956 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on POT 956 is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on POT 956?
The MOT on POT 956 is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has POT 956 done?
POT 956 was recorded at 64,130 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,083 miles a year.
Has POT 956 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. POT 956 has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on POT 956 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on POT 956 find?
POT 956 passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear; nearside rear leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush, and 7 more.

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