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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

V228 VUDMOT history

V228 VUD is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 4 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 66,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2022.

V228 VUD blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2022
Mileage
66,639 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V228 VUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V228 VUD was last recorded at 66,639 miles on 26 Aug 2022, 991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,648 miles · 18 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
991 miles
Average per year
1,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 66,639 miles
  • 2021 – 65,648 miles
  • 2020 – 64,420 miles
  • 2019 – 63,373 miles
  • 2018 – 61,876 miles
  • 2017 – 60,304 miles
  • 2016 – 58,471 miles
  • 2015 – 56,719 miles
  • 2014 – 54,721 miles
  • 2013 – 52,260 miles
  • 2012 – 49,359 miles
  • 2011 – 47,373 miles
  • 2010 – 45,044 miles
  • 2009 – 44,240 miles
  • 2008 – 42,684 miles
  • 2007 – 41,507 miles
  • 2006 – 39,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,639 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront cross member very rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front rust in inner arch
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVery rusty on underside

What MOT failures 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rusty underside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Front brake discs rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front cross member rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,639 miles (+991)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,639 miles
    Test number
    582205091772
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member very rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rust in inner arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVery rusty on underside

  2. Pass65,648 miles (+1,228)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,648 miles
    Test number
    741741987264
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryFront cross member rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCar rusty on underside
    • AdvisoryDrivers door handle broken but can still be opened

  3. Pass64,420 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,420 miles
    Test number
    554632399325
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres poor
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryFront cross member rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRusty underside

  4. Fail64,414 miles (+1,041)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,414 miles
    Test number
    149351580613
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member very rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRusty underside

  5. Pass63,373 miles (+1,497)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,373 miles
    Test number
    156300716302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryCar very rusty on underside
    • AdvisoryFront road springs very rusty
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn close to limits

  6. Pass61,876 miles (+1,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,876 miles
    Test number
    929736570293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill rusty
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass60,304 miles (+1,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,304 miles
    Test number
    358279674122
    • AdvisoryRusty underside

  8. Pass58,471 miles (+1,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,471 miles
    Test number
    231938796233
    • AdvisoryOffside water in headlamp pattern ok
    • AdvisoryCat rusty

  9. Pass56,719 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,719 miles
    Test number
    838007595188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,721 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,721 miles
    Test number
    847789284119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,260 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,260 miles
    Test number
    378191303232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,359 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,359 miles
    Test number
    486205602276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,373 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,373 miles
    Test number
    708606581212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,044 miles
    Test number
    823580200312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail45,044 miles (+804)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,044 miles
    Test number
    892359690261
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass44,240 miles (+1,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,240 miles
    Test number
    751541109339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass42,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,684 miles
    Test number
    611760598265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail42,684 miles (+1,177)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,684 miles
    Test number
    923278088269
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass41,507 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,507 miles
    Test number
    230880217382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,755 miles
    Test number
    181621616332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V228 VUD

Does V228 VUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V228 VUD expired on 17 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V228 VUD?
The MOT on V228 VUD expired on 17 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V228 VUD done?
V228 VUD was recorded at 66,639 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2022, an average of 1,702 miles a year.
Has V228 VUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V228 VUD has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V228 VUD 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 V228 VUD find?
V228 VUD failed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2022 with 6 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end, and 11 more.

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