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Aston Martin DB7

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 5,935 cc

V12 VGEMOT history

V12 VGE is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

V12 VGE silver Aston Martin DB7 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin DB7, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
58,695 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 VGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 VGE was last recorded at 58,695 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,695 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,695 miles
  • 2023 – 58,599 miles
  • 2022 – 58,588 miles
  • 2021 – 58,366 miles
  • 2019 – 58,341 miles
  • 2018 – 57,823 miles
  • 2017 – 57,587 miles
  • 2016 – 57,531 miles
  • 2015 – 56,896 miles
  • 2014 – 55,864 miles
  • 2013 – 55,061 miles
  • 2011 – 54,628 miles
  • 2010 – 53,999 miles
  • 2009 – 53,256 miles
  • 2008 – 53,195 miles
  • 2007 – 47,154 miles
  • 2006 – 43,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,695 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    58,695 miles
    Test number
    151526091044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,695 miles (+96)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,695 miles
    Test number
    372530510576
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,599 miles (+11)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,599 miles
    Test number
    334328236604
    • DangerousVehicle revs up on its own and is hard to hold back
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass58,588 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,588 miles
    Test number
    488918173960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,366 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    596253361127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,341 miles (+518)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,341 miles
    Test number
    567127913029
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under sealant. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack bush slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack bush slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush slight play also perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass57,823 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,823 miles
    Test number
    728781483721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,587 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,587 miles
    Test number
    200711717440
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass57,531 miles (+635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,531 miles
    Test number
    897257966816
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake light on
  10. Pass56,896 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,896 miles
    Test number
    609302565141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,864 miles (+6)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,864 miles
    Test number
    978128174144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Fail55,858 miles (+797)13 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,858 miles
    Test number
    697749114194
    • FailureCentre Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  13. Pass55,061 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,061 miles
    Test number
    758234013157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteDucting loose from pipe under engine
    • NoteNSR has cut in side wall not down to cords
    • NoteParking brake switch sticking
  14. Fail55,061 miles (+433)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,061 miles
    Test number
    386424613191
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteDucting loose from pipe under engine
    • NoteNSR has cut in side wall not down to cords
    • NoteParking brake switch sticking
  15. Pass54,628 miles (+629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,628 miles
    Test number
    975509721313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass53,999 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    410810830377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly scored
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack bushes
  17. Fail53,999 miles (+743)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    263808320336
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly scored
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack bushes
  18. Pass53,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,256 miles
    Test number
    891983939092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,256 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,256 miles
    Test number
    311673139035
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  20. Fail53,256 miles (+61)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,256 miles
    Test number
    202640039024
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail53,195 miles (+261)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,195 miles
    Test number
    633233758293
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
  22. Fail52,934 miles (+5,780)2 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,934 miles
    Test number
    800539348233
    • DangerousNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  23. Pass47,154 miles (+3,615)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,154 miles
    Test number
    622849147252
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight drive shaft play between nearside universal joint and diff housing, possible diff bearing play
  24. Pass43,539 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,539 miles
    Test number
    820705736204
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear brake ferrules
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack bushes

Questions about V12 VGE

Does V12 VGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 VGE is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V12 VGE?
The MOT on V12 VGE is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 VGE done?
V12 VGE was recorded at 58,695 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 788 miles a year.
Has V12 VGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 VGE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V12 VGE 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 V12 VGE find?
V12 VGE passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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