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Nissan Cabstar

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V49 VFCMOT history

V49 VFC is a red diesel Nissan Cabstar first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 61,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
61,086 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 VFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Cabstar
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 VFC was last recorded at 61,086 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2010: 36,730 miles, lower than 37,304 miles on 24 Sept 2009.

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
59,826 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,260 miles
Average per year
1,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,086 miles
  • 2025 – 59,826 miles
  • 2024 – 59,084 miles
  • 2023 – 58,325 miles
  • 2022 – 57,161 miles
  • 2021 – 56,074 miles
  • 2020 – 55,235 miles
  • 2019 – 53,939 miles
  • 2018 – 52,292 miles
  • 2017 – 51,196 miles
  • 2016 – 50,338 miles
  • 2015 – 49,549 miles
  • 2014 – 48,070 miles
  • 2013 – 45,592 miles
  • 2012 – 44,099 miles
  • 2011 – 41,026 miles
  • 2010 – 36,730 miles
  • 2009 – 37,304 miles
  • 2008 – 35,026 miles
  • 2007 – 32,017 miles
  • 2006 – 27,177 miles
  • 2005 – 23,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,086 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank bracket has some rust damage

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,086 miles (+1,260)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    61,086 miles
    Test number
    308290080943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank bracket has some rust damage

  2. Pass59,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    304637311772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering idler some wear

  3. Fail59,816 miles (+732)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,816 miles
    Test number
    645160105372
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering idler some wear

  4. Pass59,084 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,084 miles
    Test number
    117907435100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,325 miles
    Test number
    835835259112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,325 miles (+1,164)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,325 miles
    Test number
    425571564434
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass57,161 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,161 miles
    Test number
    865078170835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,074 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,074 miles
    Test number
    152916096016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,235 miles (+1,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,235 miles
    Test number
    298991784360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear front of mud wing cracked not insecure yet
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt slipping on full lock

  10. Pass53,939 miles (+1,647)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,939 miles
    Test number
    645297544277
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slight exhaust leak

  11. Pass52,292 miles (+1,096)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,292 miles
    Test number
    213735733943
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass51,196 miles (+858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,196 miles
    Test number
    559488822515
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass50,338 miles (+789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,338 miles
    Test number
    322793166508
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass49,549 miles (+1,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,549 miles
    Test number
    426225076967
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass48,070 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,070 miles
    Test number
    417379364264
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail48,045 miles (+2,453)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,045 miles
    Test number
    137615364268
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass45,592 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,592 miles
    Test number
    667756763227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,099 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,099 miles
    Test number
    509795472239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,026 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,026 miles
    Test number
    135788851266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,730 miles (-574)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,730 miles
    Test number
    531899650237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,304 miles (+11)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    654837669219
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteCuts in both rear tyres

  22. Fail37,293 miles (+2,267)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,293 miles
    Test number
    233355069208
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCuts in both rear tyres
    • NoteNearside front indicator lens damaged

  23. Pass35,026 miles (+14)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,026 miles
    Test number
    672066478242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSlight cuts in all tyres

  24. Fail35,012 miles (+2,995)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,012 miles
    Test number
    273204778211
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSlight cuts in all tyres

  25. Fail32,017 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,017 miles
    Test number
    151769767207
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSome cuts in rear tyres
    • NoteTipper ram leaking oil

  26. Pass32,017 miles (+4,840)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,017 miles
    Test number
    822509767235
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSome cuts in rear tyres
    • NoteTipper ram leaking oil

  27. Pass27,177 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,177 miles
    Test number
    252681976273
    • NoteNearside rear brake slightly binding

  28. Fail27,177 miles (+3,511)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,177 miles
    Test number
    513801376242
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear brake slightly binding

  29. Pass23,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    23,666 miles
    Test number
    283072565206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V49 VFC

Does V49 VFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V49 VFC is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V49 VFC?
The MOT on V49 VFC is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V49 VFC done?
V49 VFC was recorded at 61,086 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,776 miles a year.
Has V49 VFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 VFC has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V49 VFC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V49 VFC find?
V49 VFC passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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