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Chrysler PT Cruiser

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,429 cc

V8 CGLMOT history

V8 CGL is a blue petrol Chrysler PT Cruiser first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
58,688 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 CGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chrysler
Model
PT Cruiser
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,429 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 CGL was last recorded at 58,688 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,168 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,520 miles
Average per year
2,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,688 miles
  • 2025 – 57,168 miles
  • 2024 – 55,064 miles
  • 2023 – 53,909 miles
  • 2022 – 52,176 miles
  • 2021 – 52,138 miles
  • 2019 – 50,816 miles
  • 2018 – 48,467 miles
  • 2017 – 47,194 miles
  • 2016 – 46,774 miles
  • 2015 – 46,349 miles
  • 2014 – 45,288 miles
  • 2013 – 39,348 miles
  • 2012 – 35,415 miles
  • 2011 – 31,762 miles
  • 2009 – 24,194 miles
  • 2008 – 22,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,688 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess rear stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside front tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,688 miles (+1,520)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    58,688 miles
    Test number
    266962607321
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess rear stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass57,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    57,168 miles
    Test number
    896029090186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,168 miles (+2,104)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,168 miles
    Test number
    525964068438
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass55,064 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,064 miles
    Test number
    974005253986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,909 miles (+1,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,909 miles
    Test number
    434016736260
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass52,176 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,176 miles
    Test number
    566744263524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail52,176 miles (+38)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,176 miles
    Test number
    783481235881
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass52,138 miles (+1,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,138 miles
    Test number
    790204947330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass50,816 miles (+2,349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,816 miles
    Test number
    962024475137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front engine mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass48,467 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,467 miles
    Test number
    382585333176
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn close to limit and on inner edge

  11. Fail48,465 miles (+1,271)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,465 miles
    Test number
    609286849792
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn close to limit and on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass47,194 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,194 miles
    Test number
    784253254970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump seal

  13. Fail47,194 miles (+420)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,194 miles
    Test number
    761642348724
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump seal

  14. Pass46,774 miles (+425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,774 miles
    Test number
    837876735196
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass46,349 miles (+1,061)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,349 miles
    Test number
    489161385146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOff side front tyre inner tread low

  16. Pass45,288 miles (+5,940)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,288 miles
    Test number
    296690044125
    • NoteOff side front tyre low inner edge

  17. Pass39,348 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,348 miles
    Test number
    126447033134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail39,348 miles (+3,933)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,348 miles
    Test number
    359437733178
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass35,415 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,415 miles
    Test number
    418709832198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront Discs wearing on inside edge

  20. Fail35,415 miles (+3,653)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,415 miles
    Test number
    538329332110
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront Discs wearing on inside edge

  21. Pass31,762 miles (+7,568)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,762 miles
    Test number
    126667101062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,194 miles (+1,956)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,194 miles
    Test number
    691423169315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBrake service

  23. Pass22,238 miles (+4,666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,238 miles
    Test number
    843277548338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass17,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,572 miles
    Test number
    664954008046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 CGL

Does V8 CGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 CGL is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 CGL?
The MOT on V8 CGL is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 CGL done?
V8 CGL was recorded at 58,688 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,255 miles a year.
Has V8 CGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 CGL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 CGL 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 CGL find?
V8 CGL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on inner face; engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear stabilizer; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 1 more.

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