Chevrolet GMC Suburban

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 5,300 cc

V8 SUBMOT history

V8 SUB is a black petrol Chevrolet GMC Suburban first used on 2 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 62,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
62,374 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 SUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chevrolet GMC
Model
Suburban
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,300 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 SUB was last recorded at 62,374 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2011: 28,061 miles, lower than 28,658 miles on 25 Feb 2011.
  • 3 Oct 2024: 59,850 miles, lower than 196,388 miles on 18 Oct 2023.

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
62,368 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,374 miles
  • 2025 – 61,380 miles
  • 2024 – 59,850 miles
  • 2023 – 196,388 miles
  • 2022 – 195,848 miles
  • 2021 – 194,305 miles
  • 2020 – 190,906 miles
  • 2019 – 50,053 miles
  • 2018 – 46,957 miles
  • 2017 – 46,593 miles
  • 2016 – 43,374 miles
  • 2015 – 41,080 miles
  • 2014 – 40,023 miles
  • 2013 – 35,268 miles
  • 2011 – 28,061 miles
  • 2010 – 24,973 miles
  • 2009 – 19,652 miles
  • 2008 – 17,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,374 miles
  • AdvisoryAll front suspension components rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,374 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    62,374 miles
    Test number
    452514460887
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings rusty

  2. Fail62,368 miles (+988)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,368 miles
    Test number
    754700207837
    • DangerousBrake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings rusty

  3. Pass61,380 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    61,380 miles
    Test number
    536095832142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,850 miles (-136,538)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,850 miles
    Test number
    665847595836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass196,388 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    196,388 miles
    Test number
    223468402920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass195,848 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    195,848 miles
    Test number
    336776330925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass194,305 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    194,305 miles
    Test number
    556047961302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass190,906 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    190,906 miles
    Test number
    264572327743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail190,888 miles (+140,835)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,888 miles
    Test number
    405171417318
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass50,053 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,053 miles
    Test number
    876370737305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail50,052 miles (+3,095)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,052 miles
    Test number
    146764014243
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass46,957 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,957 miles
    Test number
    195234926432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,593 miles (+3,219)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,593 miles
    Test number
    350503540364
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  14. Pass43,374 miles (+2,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,374 miles
    Test number
    241897780729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass41,371 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,371 miles
    Test number
    910715282463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,080 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,080 miles
    Test number
    301118245047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,023 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,023 miles
    Test number
    149533694231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,362 miles
    Test number
    839446364029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,362 miles (+3,094)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,362 miles
    Test number
    108212964070
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  20. Pass35,268 miles (+7,207)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    35,268 miles
    Test number
    475704843079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,061 miles (-597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,061 miles
    Test number
    227687151087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail28,658 miles (+3,685)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,658 miles
    Test number
    369166551068
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass24,973 miles (+5,321)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,973 miles
    Test number
    492549260034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNoise when turning steering wheel

  24. Pass19,652 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,652 miles
    Test number
    580276859097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,117 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    17,117 miles
    Test number
    270779658025
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteParking brake at end of working travel!

Questions about V8 SUB

Does V8 SUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 SUB is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 SUB?
The MOT on V8 SUB is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 SUB done?
V8 SUB was recorded at 62,374 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,432 miles a year.
Has V8 SUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 SUB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 SUB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 SUB find?
V8 SUB passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: all front suspension components rusty; both front shock absorber casings rusty.

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