Aston Martin DB7
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 5,935 cc
V12 VTHMOT history
V12 VTH is a black petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 27 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,201 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 May 2024
- Mileage
- 172,201 mi
- At MOT on 30 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,461 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 VTH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- DB7
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,935 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 27 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
V12 VTH was last recorded at 172,201 miles on 30 May 2025, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 172,075 miles · 3 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 126 miles
- Average per year
- 5,461 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 172,201 miles
- 2023 – 172,075 miles
- 2021 – 171,833 miles
- 2020 – 171,791 miles
- 2019 – 171,778 miles
- 2018 – 170,859 miles
- 2017 – 169,313 miles
- 2016 – 168,438 miles
- 2015 – 166,085 miles
- 2014 – 156,873 miles
- 2013 – 147,529 miles
- 2012 – 138,521 miles
- 2011 – 130,108 miles
- 2010 – 124,104 miles
- 2009 – 106,320 miles
- 2008 – 93,433 miles
- 2007 – 80,540 miles
- 2006 – 67,289 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail172,201 miles
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousSteering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Steering rack mounts (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Poor image and condensation in o/s headlamp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Both front tyres are worn on inner edges. N/S/F is worse of the two and requires replacement soon.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail172,201 miles (+126)3 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,201 miles
- Test number
- 844598931834
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousSteering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Steering rack mounts (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass172,075 miles (+242)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 172,075 miles
- Test number
- 563165204105
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass171,833 miles (+42)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 171,833 miles
- Test number
- 730457597755
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass171,791 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 171,791 miles
- Test number
- 633595145096
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail171,791 miles (+13)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,791 miles
- Test number
- 992424735133
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass171,778 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 171,778 miles
- Test number
- 857116193610
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPoor image and condensation in o/s headlamp
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail171,776 miles (+917)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,776 miles
- Test number
- 896530353828
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPoor image and condensation in o/s headlamp
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass170,859 miles (+1,546)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 170,859 miles
- Test number
- 374680348968
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre aged and cracked.
Pass169,313 miles (+875)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 169,313 miles
- Test number
- 261296699154
- AdvisoryFront Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges. 265/30/19 Y
- AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre age and cracked.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn poorly on inner edge. 245/35/19 Y
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre aged and perished.
- AdvisoryRear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Pass168,438 miles (+113)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 168,438 miles
- Test number
- 823242278301
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on inner edges. N/S/F is worse of the two and requires replacement soon.
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in both rear suspension on top to bottom movement.
Fail168,325 miles (+2,240)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,325 miles
- Test number
- 875377352980
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on inner edges. N/S/F is worse of the two and requires replacement soon.
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in both rear suspension on top to bottom movement.
Pass166,085 miles (+9,212)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 166,085 miles
- Test number
- 911008685479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,873 miles (+9,344)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 156,873 miles
- Test number
- 176935374285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,529 miles (+9,008)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 147,529 miles
- Test number
- 878199153223
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass138,521 miles (+8,413)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 138,521 miles
- Test number
- 988258052216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,108 miles (+6,004)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 130,108 miles
- Test number
- 889625641201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,104 miles (+4,452)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 124,104 miles
- Test number
- 312230460225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,652 miles (+13,332)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 119,652 miles
- Test number
- 330684670003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,320 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 106,320 miles
- Test number
- 753009949181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,308 miles (+12,875)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,308 miles
- Test number
- 120967149164
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Pass93,433 miles (+12,893)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2009
- Odometer
- 93,433 miles
- Test number
- 730013438180
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,540 miles (+13,251)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 80,540 miles
- Test number
- 600215077028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,289 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 67,289 miles
- Test number
- 424323776062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V12 VTH
- Does V12 VTH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V12 VTH expired on 2 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V12 VTH?
- The MOT on V12 VTH expired on 2 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V12 VTH done?
- V12 VTH was recorded at 172,201 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 5,461 miles a year.
- Has V12 VTH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 VTH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on V12 VTH 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 VTH find?
- V12 VTH failed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured; steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected steering rack mounts; stop lamp(s) all not working, and 9 more.
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