
Alfa Romeo Spider
White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,970 cc
S84 VBUMOT history
S84 VBU is a white petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 109,524 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 May 2026
- Mileage
- 109,524 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 1,472 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S84 VBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- Spider
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,970 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S84 VBU was last recorded at 109,524 miles on 22 May 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,507 miles · 9 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 1,472 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 109,524 miles
- 2024 – 109,192 miles
- 2023 – 108,762 miles
- 2022 – 108,351 miles
- 2020 – 107,774 miles
- 2019 – 106,749 miles
- 2018 – 106,299 miles
- 2017 – 104,079 miles
- 2016 – 100,052 miles
- 2015 – 99,111 miles
- 2014 – 95,580 miles
- 2013 – 95,580 miles
- 2012 – 95,324 miles
- 2011 – 94,343 miles
- 2010 – 93,498 miles
- 2009 – 93,267 miles
- 2008 – 92,349 miles
- 2007 – 90,253 miles
- 2006 – 88,605 miles
- 2005 – 80,295 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryLower All body cover underseal all overall, suspension component front to rear
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2016
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 13 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,524 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 109,524 miles
- Test number
- 111005875730
- AdvisoryLower All body cover underseal all overall, suspension component front to rear
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail109,507 miles (+315)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,507 miles
- Test number
- 571937991357
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,192 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 109,192 miles
- Test number
- 532266629005
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail109,190 miles (+428)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,190 miles
- Test number
- 996484370930
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,762 miles (+411)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 108,762 miles
- Test number
- 923736144980
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,351 miles (+577)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 108,351 miles
- Test number
- 860589630450
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s hand brakes just past .
Pass107,774 miles (+1,025)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 107,774 miles
- Test number
- 722195035871
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust is slightly corroded
Pass106,749 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 106,749 miles
- Test number
- 490830513649
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower lower lights have film on reducing light viability
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front bonnet grill missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake just meet requirements
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake just meet requirements
Fail106,748 miles (+449)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,748 miles
- Test number
- 699874435856
- MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower lower lights have film on reducing light viability
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front bonnet grill missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake just meet requirements
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake just meet requirements
Pass106,299 miles (+2,220)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 106,299 miles
- Test number
- 996192317971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,079 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 104,079 miles
- Test number
- 387922676336
- Advisory2x exhaust rubbers unattached
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking outer wall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking and perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryScratching n/s screen
Fail104,075 miles (+4,023)5 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,075 miles
- Test number
- 768313848206
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Advisory2x exhaust rubbers unattached
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking outer wall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking and perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryScratching n/s screen
Pass100,052 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 100,052 miles
- Test number
- 548198459647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,047 miles (+9)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,047 miles
- Test number
- 138073358514
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail100,038 miles (+927)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,038 miles
- Test number
- 814938335633
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass99,111 miles (+3,531)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 99,111 miles
- Test number
- 846575785003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,580 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 95,580 miles
- Test number
- 946037904059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCentre exhaust box corroded
- NoteSlight play detected at top of steering column
Fail95,580 miles (+8)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,580 miles
- Test number
- 165675663399
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCentre exhaust box corroded
- NoteSlight play detected at top of steering column
Fail95,572 miles (+248)4 failures21 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,572 miles
- Test number
- 329340723476
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRadiator holding mounts corroded
- NoteVechile floor has serious corrosion issues all over
Pass95,324 miles (+981)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 95,324 miles
- Test number
- 277498692433
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront exhaust box corroded
- NoteSills not checked due too covers
Pass94,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 94,343 miles
- Test number
- 616089001283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,343 miles (+845)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,343 miles
- Test number
- 686728001242
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass93,498 miles (+231)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 93,498 miles
- Test number
- 790402500276
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass93,267 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 93,267 miles
- Test number
- 473160319275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,267 miles (+918)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,267 miles
- Test number
- 442819009290
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail92,349 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,349 miles
- Test number
- 324094508209
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSills not checked due to sill covers fitted
Pass92,349 miles (+2,096)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 92,349 miles
- Test number
- 990834708297
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSills not checked due to sill covers fitted
Fail90,253 miles1 repaired8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,253 miles
- Test number
- 311626807426
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteOffside front brake pad warning light cable broken
- NoteSills not checked due to sill covers fitted
- NoteWheel alignment req checking
Pass90,253 miles (+1,648)8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 90,253 miles
- Test number
- 920616007227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteOffside front brake pad warning light cable broken
- NoteSills not checked due to sill covers fitted
- NoteWheel alignment req checking
Pass88,605 miles (+8,310)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 88,605 miles
- Test number
- 463576506206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,295 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 80,295 miles
- Test number
- 122194095131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S84 VBU
- Does S84 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S84 VBU expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S84 VBU?
- The MOT on S84 VBU expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S84 VBU done?
- S84 VBU was recorded at 109,524 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 1,472 miles a year.
- Has S84 VBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S84 VBU has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on S84 VBU 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 S84 VBU find?
- S84 VBU passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 2 advisories: lower all body cover underseal all overall, suspension component front to rear; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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