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Blue and White · Petrol · 1972

SPE 960MOT history

SPE 960 is a blue and white petrol Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 21 Jul 1972. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 32,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2023
Mileage
32,764 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPE 960
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Motor Caravan
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
21 Jul 1972
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPE 960 was last recorded at 32,764 miles on 23 Apr 2022, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Apr 2020: 32,626 miles, lower than 32,957 miles on 17 Apr 2019.

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
32,734 miles · 20 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 32,764 miles
  • 2021 – 32,734 miles
  • 2020 – 32,672 miles
  • 2019 – 32,957 miles
  • 2018 – 32,512 miles
  • 2017 – 32,304 miles
  • 2016 – 32,170 miles
  • 2015 – 31,783 miles
  • 2014 – 31,767 miles
  • 2013 – 31,695 miles
  • 2012 – 31,370 miles
  • 2011 – 30,647 miles
  • 2010 – 30,166 miles
  • 2009 – 28,554 miles
  • 2008 – 28,432 miles
  • 2006 – 23,249 miles
  • 2005 – 21,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,764 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,764 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    32,764 miles
    Test number
    124104868460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass32,734 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    32,734 miles
    Test number
    997261983567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass32,672 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    32,672 miles
    Test number
    649779684653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail32,626 miles (-331)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,626 miles
    Test number
    982278308733
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass32,957 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,957 miles
    Test number
    859502063028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,512 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,512 miles
    Test number
    244919813616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,304 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,304 miles
    Test number
    426422596590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,170 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,170 miles
    Test number
    349134670232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,783 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,783 miles
    Test number
    906219185069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,767 miles
    Test number
    159410394059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,767 miles (+72)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,767 miles
    Test number
    296288984017
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass31,695 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,695 miles
    Test number
    866143293093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,370 miles (+723)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,370 miles
    Test number
    737964282000
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass30,647 miles (+481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,647 miles
    Test number
    977162591001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass30,166 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,166 miles
    Test number
    890192160088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,554 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,554 miles
    Test number
    513450659084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,432 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,432 miles
    Test number
    721714168047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  18. Fail28,430 miles (+5,181)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,430 miles
    Test number
    972189558075
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  19. Pass23,249 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,249 miles
    Test number
    571459766264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,248 miles (+1,750)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,248 miles
    Test number
    512428966287
    • DangerousNearside Front 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)
    • NoteAll break pipes heavly underseald chassey heavly underseald n.s.r. cv boot split

  21. Pass21,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    21,498 miles
    Test number
    951722975283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SPE 960

What vehicle is registration SPE 960 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPE 960 on a blue and white petrol Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 21 Jul 1972. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SPE 960 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SPE 960 expired on 24 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SPE 960?
The MOT on SPE 960 expired on 24 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SPE 960 done?
SPE 960 was recorded at 32,764 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2022, an average of 680 miles a year.
Has SPE 960 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPE 960 has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on SPE 960 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Apr 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SPE 960 find?
SPE 960 passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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