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Orange · Petrol · 1954 · 1,131 cc

TSL 253MOT history

TSL 253 is an orange petrol Volkswagen first used on 8 Apr 1954. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 20 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2024
Mileage
20 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2023
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
TSL 253
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,131 cc
Year of manufacture
1954
First used
8 Apr 1954
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

TSL 253 was last recorded at 20 miles on 23 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2023: 20 miles, lower than 27,737 miles on 3 Sept 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
27,737 miles · 3 Sept 2020

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 20 miles
  • 2020 – 27,737 miles
  • 2012 – 27,602 miles
  • 2011 – 27,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20 miles (-27,717)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    20 miles
    Test number
    179860415247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    27,737 miles
    Test number
    124080946705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail27,737 miles (+135)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,737 miles
    Test number
    575077225105
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass27,602 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,602 miles
    Test number
    699038482009
    • NoteWindsrceen is cracked

  5. Fail27,602 miles (+75)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,602 miles
    Test number
    237326982015
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • NoteWindsrceen is cracked

  6. Pass27,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,527 miles
    Test number
    666398701170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about TSL 253

What vehicle is registration TSL 253 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TSL 253 on an orange petrol Volkswagen first used on 8 Apr 1954. 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 TSL 253 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TSL 253 expired on 22 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TSL 253?
The MOT on TSL 253 expired on 22 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TSL 253 done?
TSL 253 was recorded at 20 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2023.
Has TSL 253 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TSL 253 has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on TSL 253 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TSL 253 find?
TSL 253 passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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