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Renault Grand Espace

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S50 VDLMOT history

S50 VDL is a silver diesel Renault Grand Espace first used on 28 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,093 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 VDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Grand Espace
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 VDL was last recorded at 118,093 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jun 2012: 26,150 miles, lower than 81,605 miles on 3 Jun 2011.

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
118,054 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
6,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,093 miles
  • 2024 – 108,054 miles
  • 2023 – 100,320 miles
  • 2022 – 92,369 miles
  • 2021 – 88,352 miles
  • 2020 – 85,378 miles
  • 2019 – 82,217 miles
  • 2018 – 78,159 miles
  • 2017 – 71,094 miles
  • 2016 – 60,217 miles
  • 2015 – 49,599 miles
  • 2014 – 39,549 miles
  • 2013 – 31,887 miles
  • 2012 – 26,150 miles
  • 2011 – 81,605 miles
  • 2010 – 13,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,093 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,093 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,093 miles
    Test number
    403719075714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,054 miles (+10,000)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,054 miles
    Test number
    735162507255
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

  3. Pass108,054 miles (+7,734)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,054 miles
    Test number
    415031299783
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edges

  4. Pass100,320 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,320 miles
    Test number
    996564496312
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail100,317 miles (+7,948)1 dangerous4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,317 miles
    Test number
    808441244517
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass92,369 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,369 miles
    Test number
    849298769828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,363 miles (+4,011)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,363 miles
    Test number
    245450357182
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass88,352 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,352 miles
    Test number
    228606683300
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail88,338 miles (+2,960)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,338 miles
    Test number
    457236401853
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,378 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,378 miles
    Test number
    140143567021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,217 miles (+4,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,217 miles
    Test number
    788390653980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass78,159 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,159 miles
    Test number
    803675891911
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front subframe bolt loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  13. Fail78,159 miles (+7,065)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,159 miles
    Test number
    973522051848
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front subframe bolt loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  14. Pass71,094 miles (+10,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,094 miles
    Test number
    231579418905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake caliper damp but no leak found
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass60,217 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,217 miles
    Test number
    613480900227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x 5
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers perishing

  16. Fail60,217 miles (+10,618)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,217 miles
    Test number
    799042761043
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x 5
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers perishing

  17. Pass49,599 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,599 miles
    Test number
    201004254116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,580 miles (+7,031)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,580 miles
    Test number
    239944375477
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear wiper blade would benefit from replacing
    • NoteThe power steering reservoir cap is currently missing

  19. Pass39,549 miles (+7,662)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,549 miles
    Test number
    917374274121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass31,887 miles (+13)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,887 miles
    Test number
    376336263122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre rear seat not presented adult seat belt not tested
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn outer edges & cut not exposing cords
    • NoteOffside front hub cap missing

  21. Fail31,874 miles (+5,724)1 failure2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,874 miles
    Test number
    587795563155
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre rear seat not presented adult seat belt not tested
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn outer edges & cut not exposing cords
    • NoteOffside front hub cap missing

  22. Pass26,150 miles (-55,455)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,150 miles
    Test number
    295604872111
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNSR Tyre perished
    • NoteUnable to check osr rear seat and seatbelt due to seat not presented for test

  23. Fail81,605 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,605 miles
    Test number
    176394551162
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront hub nuts are castleated but does not appear to have a hole in stub for a split pin
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underside a thourough examination not possible
    • NoteSlight play to nearside rack end
    • NoteWheel covers fitted to rear wheels hubs nuts studs not checked

  24. Pass18,236 miles (+4,596)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,236 miles
    Test number
    857134351144
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront hub nuts are castleated but does not appear to have a hole in stub for a split pin
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underside a thourough examination not possible
    • NoteSlight play to nearside rack end
    • NoteWheel covers fitted to rear wheels hubs nuts studs not checked

  25. Pass13,640 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    13,640 miles
    Test number
    843290860158
    • NoteCentre row nearside seat has a fixed childseat in place
    • NoteRear wiper blade is perished
    • NoteSlight play detected in both ends of the steering rack when loaded

  26. Fail13,640 miles3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,640 miles
    Test number
    232310460157
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre row nearside seat has a fixed childseat in place
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is worn on it's outer edges
    • NoteRear wiper blade is perished
    • NoteSlight play detected in both ends of the steering rack when loaded

Questions about S50 VDL

Does S50 VDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 VDL is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S50 VDL?
The MOT on S50 VDL is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 VDL done?
S50 VDL was recorded at 118,093 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,743 miles a year.
Has S50 VDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 VDL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S50 VDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S50 VDL find?
S50 VDL passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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