Vanden Plas Princess

Black · Petrol · 1962 · 4,000 cc

TFF 231MOT history

TFF 231 is a black petrol Vanden Plas Princess first used on 1 Jan 1962. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,658 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TFF 231
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vanden Plas
Model
Princess
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
1 Jan 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TFF 231 was last recorded at 98,658 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,621 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,658 miles
  • 2025 – 98,621 miles
  • 2024 – 98,351 miles
  • 2023 – 98,332 miles
  • 2022 – 98,201 miles
  • 2021 – 98,045 miles
  • 2020 – 97,890 miles
  • 2019 – 97,809 miles
  • 2018 – 97,746 miles
  • 2016 – 97,403 miles
  • 2015 – 97,231 miles
  • 2014 – 96,853 miles
  • 2013 – 96,653 miles
  • 2012 – 96,233 miles
  • 2011 – 95,967 miles
  • 2009 – 94,879 miles
  • 2008 – 94,463 miles
  • 2006 – 94,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,658 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside centre body mounting corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,658 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,658 miles
    Test number
    169222605395
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside centre body mounting corroded

  2. Pass98,621 miles (+270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,621 miles
    Test number
    648995368804
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel cover cracking up

  3. Pass98,351 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,351 miles
    Test number
    608961947118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,332 miles (+131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,332 miles
    Test number
    951489566236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,201 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    98,201 miles
    Test number
    253268963136
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,045 miles (+155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,045 miles
    Test number
    820104355024
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,890 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,890 miles
    Test number
    923145025742
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,809 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    97,809 miles
    Test number
    380513569714
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,746 miles (+343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,746 miles
    Test number
    780101006001
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  10. Pass97,403 miles (+172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,403 miles
    Test number
    464064421124
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass97,231 miles (+378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,231 miles
    Test number
    318430575240
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer wall

  12. Pass96,853 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,853 miles
    Test number
    149381604343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,653 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,653 miles
    Test number
    355501013320
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyrestarting to pearish on outer wall

  14. Pass96,653 miles (+420)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,653 miles
    Test number
    579541013384
    • NoteOffside rear tyrestarting to pearish on outer wall

  15. Pass96,233 miles (+266)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    96,233 miles
    Test number
    525385202316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer tread

  16. Pass95,967 miles (+1,088)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    95,967 miles
    Test number
    137407391272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to pearish on outter tread

  17. Pass94,879 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    94,879 miles
    Test number
    104995299239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside and offside chassis

  18. Fail94,879 miles (+416)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,879 miles
    Test number
    142195899280
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside and offside chassis

  19. Pass94,463 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,463 miles
    Test number
    613770488040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    94,287 miles
    Test number
    200881376278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TFF 231

What vehicle is registration TFF 231 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TFF 231 on a black petrol Vanden Plas Princess first used on 1 Jan 1962. 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 TFF 231 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TFF 231 is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on TFF 231?
The MOT on TFF 231 is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TFF 231 done?
TFF 231 was recorded at 98,658 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 220 miles a year.
Has TFF 231 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TFF 231 has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2013.
Has the mileage on TFF 231 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 TFF 231 find?
TFF 231 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside rear; offside centre body mounting corroded.

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