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Tesla Model S

Yellow · Electric · 2018

TAX 1MOT history

TAX 1 is a yellow electric Tesla Model S first used on 26 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 164,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
164,707 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
21,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAX 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Tesla
Model
Model S
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Electric
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
26 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAX 1 was last recorded at 164,707 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 22,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,813 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
22,894 miles
Average per year
21,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,707 miles
  • 2025 – 141,813 miles
  • 2024 – 122,906 miles
  • 2023 – 89,856 miles
  • 2022 – 80,141 miles
  • 2021 – 58,090 miles
  • 2020 – 39,445 miles
  • 2019 – 1,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,707 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,707 miles (+22,894)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    164,707 miles
    Test number
    892758764976
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass141,813 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,813 miles
    Test number
    540458679936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail141,729 miles (+18,823)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,729 miles
    Test number
    226921620888
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  4. Pass122,906 miles (+32)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    122,906 miles
    Test number
    131011944554
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail122,874 miles (+33,018)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,874 miles
    Test number
    357199609849
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass89,856 miles (+9,715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,856 miles
    Test number
    170492523029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass80,141 miles (+519)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,141 miles
    Test number
    246501073750
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Not clearing screen correctly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass79,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,622 miles
    Test number
    595794034363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,622 miles (+21,532)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,622 miles
    Test number
    720096103510
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass58,090 miles (+18,645)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,090 miles
    Test number
    176987545619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,445 miles (+37,627)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    39,445 miles
    Test number
    485382777665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass1,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    1,818 miles
    Test number
    303570551225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TAX 1

What vehicle is registration TAX 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAX 1 on a yellow electric Tesla Model S first used on 26 Jun 2018. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAX 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAX 1 is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on TAX 1?
The MOT on TAX 1 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 TAX 1 done?
TAX 1 was recorded at 164,707 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 21,455 miles a year.
Has TAX 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAX 1 has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on TAX 1 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 TAX 1 find?
TAX 1 passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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