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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 8,100 cc

V8 BUSMOT history

V8 BUS is a silver petrol Workhorse Trail-Aire first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2023 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 44,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2023
Mileage
44,440 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2022
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Workhorse
Model
Trail-Aire
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
8,100 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2023
Latest MOT test
31 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BUS was last recorded at 44,440 miles on 31 May 2022, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
44,411 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 44,440 miles
  • 2018 – 65,845 miles
  • 2017 – 64,662 miles
  • 2015 – 38,493 miles
  • 2014 – 37,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,440 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 Front Lower movement at cross member to chassis when steering rocked (retaining bolt not loose but may require tightening

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play L shape pivot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear front of leaf spring anti twist clamp missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play L shape pivot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear front of leaf spring anti twist clamp broken hanging loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Gearbox cooler hose fouling steering damper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,440 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,440 miles
    Test number
    929592654379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail44,411 miles6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,411 miles
    Test number
    193494297309
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by rear axle (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside front (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass71,179 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,179 km
    Test number
    355345423246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,845 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,845 miles
    Test number
    849082791936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower movement at cross member to chassis when steering rocked (retaining bolt not loose but may require tightening
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play L shape pivot (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear front of leaf spring anti twist clamp missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play L shape pivot (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear front of leaf spring anti twist clamp broken hanging loose
  5. Fail65,843 miles (+1,181)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,843 miles
    Test number
    693763455172
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured 2 positions (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower movement at cross member to chassis when steering rocked (retaining bolt not loose but may require tightening
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play L shape pivot (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear front of leaf spring anti twist clamp missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play L shape pivot (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear front of leaf spring anti twist clamp broken hanging loose
  6. Pass64,662 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,662 miles
    Test number
    991404175903
    • AdvisoryGearbox cooler hose fouling steering damper
    • AdvisoryOil/fluid leak n/side of engine
  7. Fail64,607 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,607 miles
    Test number
    877748901661
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking pump area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryGearbox cooler hose fouling steering damper
  8. Pass63,697 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,697 km
    Test number
    711903488757
    • AdvisoryAll rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated/perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  9. Pass38,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,493 miles
    Test number
    464173227989
    • AdvisoryRear inner tyres sidewalls slightly deteriorated
  10. Fail38,493 miles (+642)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,493 miles
    Test number
    648970158068
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear inner tyres sidewalls slightly deteriorated
  11. Pass37,851 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,851 miles
    Test number
    469232954497
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside exhaust silencer corroded
  12. Fail37,850 miles5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,850 miles
    Test number
    408271754437
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside exhaust silencer corroded

Questions about V8 BUS

Does V8 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 BUS expired on 30 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 BUS?
The MOT on V8 BUS expired on 30 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 BUS done?
V8 BUS was recorded at 44,440 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2022, an average of 884 miles a year.
Has V8 BUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BUS has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 BUS 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 V8 BUS find?
V8 BUS passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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