
Toyota HI-LUX
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,985 cc
T289 VHOMOT history
T289 VHO is a blue diesel Toyota HI-LUX first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 39 MOT tests, with 140,564 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 140,564 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 39
- 20 passed · 19 failed
- Per year
- 3,726 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T289 VHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- HI-LUX
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T289 VHO was last recorded at 140,564 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Mar 2024: 137,555 miles, lower than 137,584 miles on 10 Feb 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 140,506 miles · 14 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 58 miles
- Average per year
- 3,726 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,564 miles
- 2025 – 139,021 miles
- 2024 – 137,555 miles
- 2023 – 135,737 miles
- 2022 – 134,397 miles
- 2021 – 134,388 miles
- 2020 – 131,677 miles
- 2019 – 129,251 miles
- 2018 – 128,287 miles
- 2017 – 125,175 miles
- 2016 – 119,717 miles
- 2015 – 118,001 miles
- 2014 – 115,361 miles
- 2013 – 113,604 miles
- 2012 – 108,287 miles
- 2011 – 103,476 miles
- 2010 – 99,057 miles
- 2009 – 91,737 miles
- 2008 – 84,549 miles
- 2007 – 75,115 miles
- 2006 – 65,627 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively n/s and o/s mounting brackets (6.1.6 (a))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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Advise front propshaft missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
39 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,564 miles (+58)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 140,564 miles
- Test number
- 564572537615
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively n/s and o/s mounting brackets (6.1.6 (a))
Fail140,506 miles (+1,485)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,506 miles
- Test number
- 185382724022
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively n/s and o/s mounting brackets (6.1.6 (a))
Pass139,021 miles (+425)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 139,021 miles
- Test number
- 561851844390
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise front propshaft missing
- AdvisoryAdvise lift at n/s and o/s front lower ball joint's
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively n/s and o/s tow bar bracket'S (6.1.6 (a))
Fail138,596 miles (+1,041)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,596 miles
- Test number
- 665151359492
- MajorOffside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAdvise front propshaft missing
- AdvisoryAdvise lift at n/s and o/s front lower swivel joints
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively n/s and o/s tow bar bracket's (6.1.6 (a))
Pass137,555 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 137,555 miles
- Test number
- 271729452986
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise lift at n/s and o/s lower swivel joint's
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively n/s and o/s outer bracket's (6.1.6 (a))
Fail137,555 miles (-29)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,555 miles
- Test number
- 451398504566
- Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise lift at n/s and o/s lower swivel joint's
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively n/s and o/s outer bracket's (6.1.6 (a))
Fail137,584 miles (+1,847)1 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,584 miles
- Test number
- 264490572731
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded member (6.1.6 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise lift at n/s and o/s front lower swivel joint's
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear and front (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively bracket (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively bracket (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively end of rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass135,737 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 135,737 miles
- Test number
- 842159541139
- AdvisoryFront prop shaft uj worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre prop bush slight play
- AdvisoryHand brake has long travel
Fail135,737 miles (+1,340)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,737 miles
- Test number
- 499584564820
- MajorTowbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront prop shaft uj worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre prop bush slight play
- AdvisoryHand brake has long travel
Pass134,397 miles (+9)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 134,397 miles
- Test number
- 750339508547
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine from middle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear u.j slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides of tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail134,388 miles (+2,711)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,388 miles
- Test number
- 563465654251
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner wheel arch, marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to load valve , mechanical component (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner wheel arch, marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated handbrake light (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar mounting corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Pass131,677 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 131,677 miles
- Test number
- 238309198887
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s accross rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Fail131,669 miles (+2,418)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,669 miles
- Test number
- 535695837643
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s accross rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass129,251 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 129,251 miles
- Test number
- 902300633347
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (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))
Fail129,251 miles (+964)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,251 miles
- Test number
- 176062248222
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mud sheild (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (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))
Pass128,287 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 128,287 miles
- Test number
- 519170472314
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise lift at both front lower swivel joint's
- AdvisoryAdvise movement at both front wheel bearing's
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail128,287 miles (+3,112)6 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,287 miles
- Test number
- 583797448256
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise lift at both front lower swivel joint's
- AdvisoryAdvise movement at both front wheel bearing's
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,175 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 125,175 miles
- Test number
- 935102714734
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail125,175 miles (+5,458)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,175 miles
- Test number
- 670970323522
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass119,717 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 119,717 miles
- Test number
- 864847305582
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail119,714 miles (+1,713)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,714 miles
- Test number
- 223841408264
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass118,001 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 118,001 miles
- Test number
- 316319489820
- AdvisoryFront prop shaft rear UJ has slight play
- AdvisoryRear prop shaft rear UJ has slight play
Fail117,995 miles (+2,634)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,995 miles
- Test number
- 224641934135
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront prop shaft rear UJ has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti roll bar link bolt loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear prop shaft rear UJ has slight play
Pass115,361 miles (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 115,361 miles
- Test number
- 897630634381
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Fail115,321 miles (+1,717)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,321 miles
- Test number
- 315651624371
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass113,604 miles (+5,317)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 113,604 miles
- Test number
- 386250643382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,287 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 108,287 miles
- Test number
- 875412942374
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Fail108,278 miles (+4,802)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,278 miles
- Test number
- 767291742313
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Fail103,476 miles6 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,476 miles
- Test number
- 208243731314
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass103,476 miles (+4,419)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 103,476 miles
- Test number
- 686823931372
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass99,057 miles (+7,320)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 99,057 miles
- Test number
- 661590700154
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront propshaft sliding joint worn
- NoteSpare wheel missing
Pass91,737 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 91,737 miles
- Test number
- 413968859029
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NoteAir intake hose split
- NoteOffside side step slightly damaged
- NoteSteering lock stop caps missing or worn
Fail91,737 miles (+7,188)3 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,737 miles
- Test number
- 964878759090
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NoteAir intake hose split
- NoteOffside side step slightly damaged
- NoteSteering lock stop caps missing or worn
Fail84,549 miles4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,549 miles
- Test number
- 620209258011
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass84,549 miles (+9,434)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 84,549 miles
- Test number
- 843049758075
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass75,115 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 75,115 miles
- Test number
- 600369757043
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteStarter motor intermittently faulty
Fail75,115 miles (+9,488)9 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,115 miles
- Test number
- 810178657054
- FailureFront registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
- Note1x offside and 1x nearside front steering lock stop caps missing
- NoteOil leak
- NoteStarter motor intermittently faulty
Pass65,627 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 65,627 miles
- Test number
- 192557166020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail65,627 miles4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,627 miles
- Test number
- 374807966080
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T289 VHO
- Does T289 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T289 VHO is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T289 VHO?
- The MOT on T289 VHO is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T289 VHO done?
- T289 VHO was recorded at 140,564 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,726 miles a year.
- Has T289 VHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T289 VHO has failed 19 of its 39 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T289 VHO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T289 VHO find?
- T289 VHO passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair, and 5 more.
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