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Aston Martin DB7

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 5,935 cc

V12 VTFMOT history

V12 VTF is a blue petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 15 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 46,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

V12 VTF blue 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 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
46,359 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 VTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 VTF was last recorded at 46,359 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,347 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
1,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,359 miles
  • 2025 – 46,347 miles
  • 2024 – 45,497 miles
  • 2022 – 42,222 miles
  • 2021 – 42,081 miles
  • 2013 – 39,316 miles
  • 2012 – 38,943 miles
  • 2011 – 37,621 miles
  • 2010 – 36,419 miles
  • 2009 – 34,620 miles
  • 2008 – 31,773 miles
  • 2007 – 29,313 miles
  • 2006 – 26,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,359 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryUNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

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 Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,359 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    46,359 miles
    Test number
    418188801795
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY UNDERSEALED
  2. Fail46,347 miles (+850)1 dangerous9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,347 miles
    Test number
    446950096425
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both front headlights are Hid (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack bushes slightly worn
  3. Pass45,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    45,497 miles
    Test number
    892871845877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail45,497 miles (+1,537)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,497 miles
    Test number
    611193100774
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass43,960 miles (+1,738)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    43,960 miles
    Test number
    484699558417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,222 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    42,222 miles
    Test number
    693762254008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,081 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    42,081 miles
    Test number
    455689908464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor has welded repair
  8. Fail42,078 miles (+2,762)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,078 miles
    Test number
    263949395323
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 x (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing to chassis slight hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront valance section missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor has welded repairs
  9. Pass39,316 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,316 miles
    Test number
    579779433295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
  10. Fail39,316 miles (+373)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,316 miles
    Test number
    715659033254
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
  11. Pass38,943 miles (+1,322)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,943 miles
    Test number
    366325732434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • NoteAirbag light on
  12. Pass37,621 miles (+1,202)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,621 miles
    Test number
    278729221477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • NoteWire missing n/s/f bottom arm
  13. Pass36,419 miles (+319)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,419 miles
    Test number
    914976290182
    • NoteBoth inner sills starting to rust
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear thin
    • NoteRear brake disc starting to rust
    • NoteRear road springs starting to rust
    • NoteSlight oil leak front rear diff
    • NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings
  14. Fail36,100 miles (+1,480)1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,100 miles
    Test number
    564286300109
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAll rear springs rusty
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low
    • NoteN/s inner sill/ floor has surface rust
    • NoteO/s inner sill/ floor has surface rust
    • NoteRear disc starting to rust
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff
    • NoteVery slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes
  15. Pass34,620 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,620 miles
    Test number
    823570699070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  16. Fail34,611 miles (+2,838)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,611 miles
    Test number
    354107279095
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  17. Pass31,773 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,773 miles
    Test number
    252431178021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,313 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,313 miles
    Test number
    113343677449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,366 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,366 miles
    Test number
    592389266080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,246 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,246 miles
    Test number
    233345966014
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V12 VTF

Does V12 VTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 VTF is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 VTF?
The MOT on V12 VTF is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 VTF done?
V12 VTF was recorded at 46,359 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 1,007 miles a year.
Has V12 VTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 VTF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V12 VTF 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 VTF find?
V12 VTF passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: power steering pump has slight seepage; underbody undersealed.

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