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Alfa Romeo 166

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T578 VWSMOT history

T578 VWS is a grey petrol Alfa Romeo 166 first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2023
Mileage
133,377 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T578 VWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
166
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2023
Latest MOT test
30 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T578 VWS was last recorded at 133,377 miles on 30 May 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,368 miles · 16 May 2022
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,377 miles
  • 2021 – 132,537 miles
  • 2020 – 131,923 miles
  • 2019 – 130,383 miles
  • 2018 – 127,485 miles
  • 2017 – 126,020 miles
  • 2016 – 124,157 miles
  • 2015 – 120,072 miles
  • 2014 – 114,512 miles
  • 2013 – 108,314 miles
  • 2012 – 102,024 miles
  • 2011 – 96,376 miles
  • 2010 – 92,622 miles
  • 2009 – 85,665 miles
  • 2008 – 78,418 miles
  • 2007 – 70,729 miles
  • 2006 – 61,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,377 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,377 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    133,377 miles
    Test number
    156579535006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail133,368 miles (+831)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,368 miles
    Test number
    590380223415
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged cable seized (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass132,537 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    132,537 miles
    Test number
    852963245507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner c/v gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail132,526 miles (+603)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,526 miles
    Test number
    316281085905
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass131,923 miles (+1,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    131,923 miles
    Test number
    548932277953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arms bushes starting to perish

  6. Pass130,383 miles (+2,898)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2020
    Odometer
    130,383 miles
    Test number
    456695751183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes slightly deteriorated

  7. Pass127,485 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,485 miles
    Test number
    773396711978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail127,481 miles (+1,461)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,481 miles
    Test number
    316843573981
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass126,020 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,020 miles
    Test number
    904080532739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail125,802 miles (+1,645)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,802 miles
    Test number
    657109850092
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass124,157 miles (+4,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,157 miles
    Test number
    344933564618
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass120,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    120,072 miles
    Test number
    797250445117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail120,072 miles (+5,560)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,072 miles
    Test number
    187700945162
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass114,512 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,512 miles
    Test number
    117188324117
    • NoteOffside rear wheel slightly buckled

  15. Fail114,512 miles (+6,198)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,512 miles
    Test number
    449038324191
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel slightly buckled

  16. Pass108,314 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,314 miles
    Test number
    267099523465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,259 miles (+6,235)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,259 miles
    Test number
    637967423197
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass102,024 miles (+5,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,024 miles
    Test number
    268393022452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass96,376 miles (+3,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    96,376 miles
    Test number
    466392531188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass92,622 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,622 miles
    Test number
    952591340145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail92,622 miles (+6,957)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,622 miles
    Test number
    551267130161
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass85,665 miles (+7,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,665 miles
    Test number
    380492339137
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass78,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,418 miles
    Test number
    551780038137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,418 miles (+7,689)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,418 miles
    Test number
    742840638107
    • 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)

  25. Pass70,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,729 miles
    Test number
    112664147109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,729 miles (+9,212)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,729 miles
    Test number
    900904147103
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass61,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,517 miles
    Test number
    244218836161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail61,517 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,517 miles
    Test number
    583278936168
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T578 VWS

Does T578 VWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T578 VWS expired on 29 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T578 VWS?
The MOT on T578 VWS expired on 29 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T578 VWS done?
T578 VWS was recorded at 133,377 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2022, an average of 4,482 miles a year.
Has T578 VWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T578 VWS has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T578 VWS 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 T578 VWS find?
T578 VWS passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge; nearside rear outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill, and 2 more.

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