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Alfa Romeo 156

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T534 VAPMOT history

T534 VAP is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,817 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T534 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T534 VAP was last recorded at 133,817 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,068 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,749 miles
Average per year
2,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,817 miles
  • 2024 – 132,068 miles
  • 2023 – 130,858 miles
  • 2022 – 129,010 miles
  • 2021 – 126,830 miles
  • 2020 – 125,161 miles
  • 2019 – 124,327 miles
  • 2018 – 122,407 miles
  • 2017 – 120,161 miles
  • 2016 – 117,477 miles
  • 2015 – 114,472 miles
  • 2014 – 111,600 miles
  • 2013 – 108,472 miles
  • 2012 – 105,711 miles
  • 2011 – 102,016 miles
  • 2010 – 97,455 miles
  • 2009 – 91,947 miles
  • 2008 – 86,774 miles
  • 2007 – 82,006 miles
  • 2006 – 77,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,817 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Extensive corrosion in underbody/arches etc. welding repairs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rust in brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,817 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,817 miles
    Test number
    365890921234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,068 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,068 miles
    Test number
    705526167887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,858 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,858 miles
    Test number
    966467386542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,010 miles (+2,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,010 miles
    Test number
    602786738320
    • AdvisoryExtensive welding repairs and underseal to underbody
  5. Pass126,830 miles (+1,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,830 miles
    Test number
    808156616735
    • AdvisorySome rust in underbody
  6. Pass125,161 miles (+834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,161 miles
    Test number
    552382581029
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs to body
  7. Pass124,327 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,327 miles
    Test number
    735349476237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExtensive corrosion in underbody/arches etc. welding repairs
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRust in brake pipes
    • AdvisoryWear in anti roll link bushes
  8. Fail124,321 miles (+1,914)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,321 miles
    Test number
    353550332555
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExtensive corrosion in underbody/arches etc. welding repairs
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRust in brake pipes
    • AdvisoryWear in anti roll link bushes
  9. Pass122,407 miles (+2,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,407 miles
    Test number
    804809540116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExtensive sutface corrosion in underbody/inner arches/brake pipes etc.
  10. Pass120,161 miles (+2,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,161 miles
    Test number
    983450292796
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExtensive surface corrosion and welding repairs to underbody, excessive use of corrosion tool may reveal further corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisorySome rust in brake pipes
  11. Pass117,477 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,477 miles
    Test number
    729657451365
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlights fogged. some rust in underbody
  12. Fail117,465 miles (+2,993)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,465 miles
    Test number
    631057238805
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlights fogged. some rust in underbody
  13. Pass114,472 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,472 miles
    Test number
    699326854709
    • AdvisoryUnderside has some heavy surface corrosion and welding repairs of unknown standard
  14. Fail114,462 miles (+2,862)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,462 miles
    Test number
    786779824040
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  15. Pass111,600 miles (+3,128)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,600 miles
    Test number
    718073884215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHeadlights slightly deterioated. some rust in underbody.
  16. Pass108,472 miles (+2,761)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,472 miles
    Test number
    306584763220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,711 miles (+3,695)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    105,711 miles
    Test number
    937759762276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteExtensive welding repairs.
  18. Pass102,016 miles (+4,561)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    102,016 miles
    Test number
    749938101244
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRust/welding in floors.
  19. Pass97,455 miles (+5,508)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,455 miles
    Test number
    804348000250
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSome wear in steering rack. welding repairs to underbody.
  20. Pass91,947 miles (+36)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    91,947 miles
    Test number
    880990119229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExtensive welding repairs.
  21. Fail91,911 miles (+5,137)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,911 miles
    Test number
    314688889166
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on shoulders
  22. Pass86,774 miles (+4,768)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    86,774 miles
    Test number
    273106178418
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  23. Pass82,006 miles (+4,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,006 miles
    Test number
    401494677105
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass77,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    77,505 miles
    Test number
    690290266118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T534 VAP

Does T534 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T534 VAP is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T534 VAP?
The MOT on T534 VAP is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T534 VAP done?
T534 VAP was recorded at 133,817 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 2,890 miles a year.
Has T534 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T534 VAP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T534 VAP 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 T534 VAP find?
T534 VAP passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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