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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

T15 VGHMOT history

T15 VGH is a silver petrol Kia Carens first used on 19 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,994 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 VGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 VGH was last recorded at 86,994 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 8,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,417 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,577 miles
Average per year
4,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,994 miles
  • 2024 – 78,417 miles
  • 2023 – 69,753 miles
  • 2017 – 69,576 miles
  • 2016 – 68,896 miles
  • 2015 – 65,465 miles
  • 2014 – 56,254 miles
  • 2013 – 36,500 miles
  • 2012 – 33,787 miles
  • 2011 – 27,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,994 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,994 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,994 miles
    Test number
    215307688655
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail86,992 miles (+8,575)3 dangerous1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,992 miles
    Test number
    397425430380
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass78,417 miles (+66)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,417 miles
    Test number
    409391005953
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail78,351 miles (+8,598)2 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,351 miles
    Test number
    571537448822
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass69,753 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,753 miles
    Test number
    506025028961
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle
  6. Fail69,752 miles (+176)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,752 miles
    Test number
    936965363356
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle
  7. Pass69,576 miles (+680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,576 miles
    Test number
    260104279399
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass68,896 miles (+3,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,896 miles
    Test number
    488825110467
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass65,465 miles (+9,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,465 miles
    Test number
    516130715133
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass56,254 miles (+19,754)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,254 miles
    Test number
    919178644009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  11. Pass36,500 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    36,500 miles
    Test number
    879685813070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,787 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,787 miles
    Test number
    795106882190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,384 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,384 miles
    Test number
    776587741127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

Questions about T15 VGH

Does T15 VGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 VGH is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T15 VGH?
The MOT on T15 VGH is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T15 VGH done?
T15 VGH was recorded at 86,994 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,127 miles a year.
Has T15 VGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 VGH has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T15 VGH 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 T15 VGH find?
T15 VGH passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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