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Suzuki Vitara

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,998 cc

R85 AWFMOT history

R85 AWF is a red diesel Suzuki Vitara first used on 21 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,813 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R85 AWF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R85 AWF was last recorded at 139,813 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 3,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,847 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,966 miles
Average per year
3,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,813 miles
  • 2025 – 135,847 miles
  • 2024 – 132,431 miles
  • 2023 – 128,974 miles
  • 2022 – 125,709 miles
  • 2021 – 123,162 miles
  • 2020 – 121,606 miles
  • 2019 – 118,252 miles
  • 2018 – 115,036 miles
  • 2017 – 112,653 miles
  • 2016 – 109,897 miles
  • 2015 – 106,548 miles
  • 2012 – 106,204 miles
  • 2011 – 101,773 miles
  • 2010 – 96,620 miles
  • 2009 – 92,365 miles
  • 2008 – 88,456 miles
  • 2007 – 82,523 miles
  • 2006 – 69,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,813 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear undersealed

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,813 miles (+3,966)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,813 miles
    Test number
    553571005960
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear undersealed

  2. Pass135,847 miles (+3,416)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,847 miles
    Test number
    416483177823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear undersealed

  3. Pass132,431 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,431 miles
    Test number
    380555291501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,974 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,974 miles
    Test number
    176038190067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,709 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,709 miles
    Test number
    822254030660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,162 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,162 miles
    Test number
    581099331797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,606 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    121,606 miles
    Test number
    572305916589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,252 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,252 miles
    Test number
    491361073347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,036 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,036 miles
    Test number
    337395339922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,022 miles (+2,369)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,022 miles
    Test number
    405718124114
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  11. Pass112,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    112,653 miles
    Test number
    822231680707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable mount deteriorated.

  12. Fail112,653 miles (+2,756)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,653 miles
    Test number
    217832282911
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable mount deteriorated.

  13. Pass109,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,897 miles
    Test number
    128060780284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,897 miles (+3,349)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,897 miles
    Test number
    239585977014
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass106,548 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,548 miles
    Test number
    235453855194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,204 miles (+4,431)12 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,204 miles
    Test number
    419848092225
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteBattery insucure

  17. Pass101,773 miles (+100)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,773 miles
    Test number
    335148491493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion at offside rear body/suspension mountings(but not considered excessive)
    • NoteOffside & nearside tyre walls perrished
    • NoteOffside & nearside wheel arches corroded & holed(but not within a prescribed area)

  18. Fail101,673 miles (+5,053)11 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,673 miles
    Test number
    716064991247
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion at offside rear body/suspension mountings(but not considered excessive)
    • NoteOffside & nearside tyre walls perrished
    • NoteOffside & nearside wheel arches corroded & holed(but not within a prescribed area)

  19. Pass96,620 miles (+4,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    96,620 miles
    Test number
    341320680421
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass92,365 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    92,365 miles
    Test number
    783899989295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,456 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    88,456 miles
    Test number
    303266278254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,523 miles (+12,568)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    82,523 miles
    Test number
    724941757271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,955 miles
    Test number
    430199066279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R85 AWF

Does R85 AWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R85 AWF is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R85 AWF?
The MOT on R85 AWF is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R85 AWF done?
R85 AWF was recorded at 139,813 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,524 miles a year.
Has R85 AWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R85 AWF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2018.
Has the mileage on R85 AWF 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 R85 AWF find?
R85 AWF passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear undersealed.

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