LDV Convoy

Yellow and Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,498 cc

R129 HSFMOT history

R129 HSF is a yellow and black diesel LDV Convoy first used on 5 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
126,931 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R129 HSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
LDV
Model
Convoy
Colour
Yellow and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
5 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R129 HSF was last recorded at 126,931 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2007: 10,010 miles, lower than 98,704 miles on 16 May 2006.

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
126,646 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
285 miles
Average per year
1,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,931 miles
  • 2025 – 126,646 miles
  • 2024 – 126,248 miles
  • 2023 – 125,742 miles
  • 2022 – 125,502 miles
  • 2021 – 124,521 miles
  • 2020 – 124,367 miles
  • 2019 – 124,318 miles
  • 2018 – 124,045 miles
  • 2017 – 123,576 miles
  • 2016 – 123,079 miles
  • 2015 – 121,633 miles
  • 2014 – 120,128 miles
  • 2013 – 100,010 miles
  • 2008 – 100,010 miles
  • 2007 – 10,010 miles
  • 2006 – 98,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,931 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPrevious repairs covered in undersealRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Underbody covered in underseal

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S/F + O/S/F

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,931 miles (+285)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    126,931 miles
    Test number
    410144753157
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryPrevious repairs covered in underseal

  2. Pass126,646 miles (+398)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    126,646 miles
    Test number
    203957911566
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront steps heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPrevious repairs covered in sealer
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  3. Pass126,248 miles (+506)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,248 miles
    Test number
    933516250390
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPrevious repairs covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  4. Pass125,742 miles (+240)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,742 miles
    Test number
    550045925539
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPrevious repairs covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  5. Pass125,502 miles (+981)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,502 miles
    Test number
    463240569849
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryPrevious repairs covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  6. Pass124,521 miles (+154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,521 miles
    Test number
    444833221104
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  7. Pass124,367 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,367 miles
    Test number
    202298181195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,318 miles (+273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    124,318 miles
    Test number
    316209976418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  9. Pass124,045 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    124,045 miles
    Test number
    765075629847
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis + Under body covered in underseal full inspection is not possible
    • AdvisoryFront King pins have slight up and down movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S/F + O/S/F (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious previous repairs covered in underseal full inspection of repair was not possible

  10. Fail124,042 miles (+466)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,042 miles
    Test number
    755705259500
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT KING PINS SLIGHT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S/F + O/S/F (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass123,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,576 miles
    Test number
    703668401854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,576 miles (+497)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,576 miles
    Test number
    276827324746
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailurePassenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

  13. Pass123,079 miles (+1,446)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,079 miles
    Test number
    337317433248
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in underseal

  14. Pass121,633 miles (+1,505)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,633 miles
    Test number
    376914955182
    • NoteThis vehicle has had a significant amount of welding to the underbody

  15. Pass120,128 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    120,128 miles
    Test number
    695163354109
    • NoteThis vehicle has had a significant amount of welding to the underbody

  16. Fail120,128 miles (+20,118)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,128 miles
    Test number
    737203554116
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteThis vehicle has had a significant amount of welding to the underbody

  17. Pass100,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    100,010 miles
    Test number
    288545953407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,010 miles (+90,000)13 failures7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,010 miles
    Test number
    242396748195
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f footwell holed and corroded
    • NoteN/s/r step holed and corroded
    • NoteO/s/f step holed and corroded
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect vehicle due to being unable to open bonnet

  19. Pass10,010 miles (-88,694)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    10,010 miles
    Test number
    462671257147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    98,704 miles
    Test number
    221356936166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R129 HSF

Does R129 HSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R129 HSF is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R129 HSF?
The MOT on R129 HSF is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R129 HSF done?
R129 HSF was recorded at 126,931 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,396 miles a year.
Has R129 HSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R129 HSF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on R129 HSF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R129 HSF find?
R129 HSF passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: brake load sensing valve stiff; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users, and 5 more.

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