
Nissan Qashqai
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc
S18 VAKMOT history
S18 VAK is a black diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 29 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 60,539 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 60,539 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,993 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 VAK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Qashqai
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 29 Nov 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 VAK was last recorded at 60,539 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 60,536 miles · 28 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,993 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 60,539 miles
- 2025 – 55,566 miles
- 2024 – 47,785 miles
- 2023 – 41,870 miles
- 2022 – 36,157 miles
- 2021 – 29,569 miles
- 2020 – 22,110 miles
- 2019 – 9,442 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 11 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass60,539 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 60,539 miles
- Test number
- 491574649401
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail60,536 miles (+321)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,536 miles
- Test number
- 727395988350
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail60,215 miles (+4,649)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,215 miles
- Test number
- 223527778799
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass55,566 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 55,566 miles
- Test number
- 288843583155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,505 miles (+7,720)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,505 miles
- Test number
- 753307370234
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass47,785 miles (+5,915)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 47,785 miles
- Test number
- 713544535588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,870 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 41,870 miles
- Test number
- 747067649893
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail41,870 miles (+5,713)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,870 miles
- Test number
- 967507447807
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass36,157 miles (+6,588)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 36,157 miles
- Test number
- 618619659861
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass29,569 miles (+7,459)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 29,569 miles
- Test number
- 265803610775
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass22,110 miles (+12,668)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 22,110 miles
- Test number
- 812215614488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 9,442 miles
- Test number
- 612976499089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S18 VAK
- Does S18 VAK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 VAK is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S18 VAK?
- The MOT on S18 VAK is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 VAK done?
- S18 VAK was recorded at 60,539 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,993 miles a year.
- Has S18 VAK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 VAK has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on S18 VAK 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 S18 VAK find?
- S18 VAK passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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