Vauxhall Astra
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T988 VBLMOT history
T988 VBL is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,086 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 98,086 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,552 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T988 VBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T988 VBL was last recorded at 98,086 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 98,065 miles · 4 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 2,552 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,086 miles
- 2025 – 93,481 miles
- 2024 – 88,920 miles
- 2023 – 85,654 miles
- 2022 – 83,397 miles
- 2021 – 82,687 miles
- 2020 – 82,083 miles
- 2019 – 81,010 miles
- 2018 – 79,873 miles
- 2017 – 78,790 miles
- 2016 – 75,504 miles
- 2015 – 73,034 miles
- 2014 – 70,931 miles
- 2013 – 67,937 miles
- 2012 – 64,355 miles
- 2011 – 60,140 miles
- 2010 – 54,896 miles
- 2009 – 51,222 miles
- 2008 – 49,398 miles
- 2007 – 48,363 miles
- 2006 – 47,044 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,086 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,086 miles (+21)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 98,086 miles
- Test number
- 154562863565
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Fail98,065 miles (+4,584)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,065 miles
- Test number
- 768985722134
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Pass93,481 miles (+4,561)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 93,481 miles
- Test number
- 990694706798
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Reversing lamp not working
Pass88,920 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 88,920 miles
- Test number
- 926860743214
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail88,910 miles (+3,256)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,910 miles
- Test number
- 398642904472
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,654 miles (+2,257)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 85,654 miles
- Test number
- 393625115634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,397 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 83,397 miles
- Test number
- 455637308067
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail83,389 miles (+702)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,389 miles
- Test number
- 301546609495
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass82,687 miles (+604)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 82,687 miles
- Test number
- 180744659983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,083 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 82,083 miles
- Test number
- 835021895520
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail82,081 miles (+1,071)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,081 miles
- Test number
- 763775498329
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,010 miles (+1,137)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 81,010 miles
- Test number
- 457995257487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass79,873 miles (+1,083)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 79,873 miles
- Test number
- 814573193430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,790 miles (+3,286)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 78,790 miles
- Test number
- 221350758566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,504 miles (+2,470)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 75,504 miles
- Test number
- 204858202120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,034 miles (+2,103)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 73,034 miles
- Test number
- 944630794732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,931 miles (+2,994)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 70,931 miles
- Test number
- 606896944284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,937 miles (+3,582)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 67,937 miles
- Test number
- 999503453278
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass64,355 miles (+4,215)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 64,355 miles
- Test number
- 986570052213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,140 miles (+5,244)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 60,140 miles
- Test number
- 467783141290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,896 miles (+3,674)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 54,896 miles
- Test number
- 963037440246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,222 miles (+1,824)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 51,222 miles
- Test number
- 630176739206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass49,398 miles (+1,035)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 49,398 miles
- Test number
- 224188148246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,363 miles (+1,319)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 48,363 miles
- Test number
- 230002647226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,044 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 47,044 miles
- Test number
- 343550956288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T988 VBL
- Does T988 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T988 VBL is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T988 VBL?
- The MOT on T988 VBL is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T988 VBL done?
- T988 VBL was recorded at 98,086 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 2,552 miles a year.
- Has T988 VBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T988 VBL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T988 VBL 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 T988 VBL find?
- T988 VBL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear.
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