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Lexus IS300

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,997 cc

V8 VLXMOT history

V8 VLX is a blue petrol Lexus IS300 first used on 28 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,633 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 VLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 VLX was last recorded at 130,633 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 9,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2024: 116,340 miles, lower than 152,635 miles on 26 Aug 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
120,901 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,732 miles
Average per year
5,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,633 miles
  • 2025 – 120,901 miles
  • 2024 – 116,340 miles
  • 2023 – 152,635 miles
  • 2022 – 151,468 miles
  • 2020 – 151,337 miles
  • 2019 – 147,822 miles
  • 2018 – 142,487 miles
  • 2017 – 137,511 miles
  • 2016 – 129,289 miles
  • 2015 – 121,113 miles
  • 2014 – 110,499 miles
  • 2013 – 100,534 miles
  • 2012 – 91,967 miles
  • 2011 – 82,156 miles
  • 2010 – 71,587 miles
  • 2009 – 58,014 miles
  • 2008 – 42,475 miles
  • 2007 – 35,352 miles
  • 2006 – 27,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,633 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryHorn intermittently working (worked at time of test)
  • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion (Rear axle area)

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,633 miles (+9,732)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,633 miles
    Test number
    301566244843
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHorn intermittently working (worked at time of test)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion (Rear axle area)

  2. Pass120,901 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,901 miles
    Test number
    368314867987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,340 miles
    Test number
    595128865124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,340 miles (-36,295)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,340 miles
    Test number
    944487474636
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass152,635 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    152,635 miles
    Test number
    104294985442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,468 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    151,468 miles
    Test number
    706729930351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,337 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,337 miles
    Test number
    596649250431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,822 miles (+5,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,822 miles
    Test number
    216113986906
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass142,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    142,487 miles
    Test number
    546954159534
    • AdvisoryInner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bith tie bar bushrs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills corodded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail142,487 miles (+4,976)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,487 miles
    Test number
    572897330507
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bith tie bar bushrs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills corodded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTailpipe heat shield loose

  11. Pass137,511 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    137,511 miles
    Test number
    417637400215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail137,511 miles (+8,222)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,511 miles
    Test number
    326600734360
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass129,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,289 miles
    Test number
    520768694702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,289 miles (+8,176)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,289 miles
    Test number
    108411050750
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  15. Pass121,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,113 miles
    Test number
    586064485127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail121,113 miles (+10,614)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,113 miles
    Test number
    937434485159
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass110,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,499 miles
    Test number
    548802884162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,499 miles (+9,965)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,499 miles
    Test number
    316081684144
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass100,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,534 miles
    Test number
    969306483141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,534 miles (+8,567)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,534 miles
    Test number
    787076783197
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass91,967 miles (+9,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,967 miles
    Test number
    705084992114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass82,156 miles (+10,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    82,156 miles
    Test number
    658385621211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass71,587 miles (+13,573)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,587 miles
    Test number
    711231030284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass58,014 miles (+15,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,014 miles
    Test number
    904297219276
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on inner edges

  25. Pass42,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,475 miles
    Test number
    960278918273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,475 miles (+7,123)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,475 miles
    Test number
    282238018293
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass35,352 miles (+8,155)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,352 miles
    Test number
    162336507238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,197 miles
    Test number
    131011926271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V8 VLX

Does V8 VLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 VLX is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 VLX?
The MOT on V8 VLX is valid until 15 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 VLX done?
V8 VLX was recorded at 130,633 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,125 miles a year.
Has V8 VLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 VLX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 VLX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 VLX find?
V8 VLX passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box; horn intermittently working (worked at time of test), and 1 more.

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