Triumph Stag
Yellow · Petrol · 1973 · 2,997 cc
VAI 608MOT history
VAI 608 is a yellow petrol Triumph Stag first used on 31 Dec 1973. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,775 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 89,775 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 222 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VAI 608
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Triumph
- Model
- Stag
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1973
- First used
- 31 Dec 1973
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
VAI 608 was last recorded at 89,775 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Oct 2009: 80,230 miles, lower than 86,183 miles on 10 Oct 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 89,390 miles · 5 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 385 miles
- Average per year
- 222 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,775 miles
- 2025 – 89,390 miles
- 2023 – 87,777 miles
- 2021 – 86,814 miles
- 2020 – 86,749 miles
- 2019 – 86,743 miles
- 2018 – 86,700 miles
- 2017 – 86,690 miles
- 2016 – 86,677 miles
- 2015 – 86,667 miles
- 2014 – 86,641 miles
- 2013 – 86,637 miles
- 2012 – 86,630 miles
- 2011 – 86,621 miles
- 2010 – 86,559 miles
- 2009 – 80,233 miles
- 2008 – 86,183 miles
- 2007 – 86,101 miles
- 2006 – 85,385 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,775 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Slight oil leak from gearbox
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Slight oil leak from rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,775 miles (+385)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 89,775 miles
- Test number
- 642333313288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,390 miles (+1,613)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 89,390 miles
- Test number
- 978741149899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,777 miles (+963)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 87,777 miles
- Test number
- 198486605917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,814 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 86,814 miles
- Test number
- 468869315916
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff
Fail86,814 miles (+65)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,814 miles
- Test number
- 893711691647
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff
Pass86,749 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 86,749 miles
- Test number
- 135234333225
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass86,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 86,743 miles
- Test number
- 147482461014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,743 miles (+43)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,743 miles
- Test number
- 456444553411
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,700 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 86,700 miles
- Test number
- 840661335820
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail86,700 miles (+10)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,700 miles
- Test number
- 376357713738
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass86,690 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 86,690 miles
- Test number
- 266202371959
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass86,677 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 86,677 miles
- Test number
- 683923836637
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRadiator in poor condition
Pass86,667 miles (+26)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 86,667 miles
- Test number
- 434989174346
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake sticking on slighty
- AdvisorySlight cracks in offside front lower ball joint cover
Fail86,641 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,641 miles
- Test number
- 517988364281
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NotePlay in steering column
- NoteSlight exhaust blow from centre exhaust joints
Pass86,641 miles (+4)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 86,641 miles
- Test number
- 788028764200
- NotePlay in steering column
- NoteSlight exhaust blow from centre exhaust joints
Pass86,637 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 86,637 miles
- Test number
- 427496873222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,637 miles (+7)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,637 miles
- Test number
- 585994573285
- FailureNearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass86,630 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 86,630 miles
- Test number
- 158603272222
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass86,621 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 86,621 miles
- Test number
- 905615361202
- NoteBlow from exhaust joins
- NoteSills, inner rear arches and other areas starting to rust
Fail86,621 miles (+62)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,621 miles
- Test number
- 805254761264
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBlow from exhaust joins
- NoteSills, inner rear arches and other areas starting to rust
Pass86,559 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 86,559 miles
- Test number
- 181210780219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,556 miles (+6,323)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,556 miles
- Test number
- 912241670215
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- NoteBolt missing from alternator bracket
- NoteSlight run-out on front brake discs
Pass80,233 miles (+3)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 80,233 miles
- Test number
- 811846789242
- NoteBeam image weak
- NoteDamp around steering rack
- NoteSmall blow from exhaust
- NoteSpare tyre flat
Fail80,230 miles (-5,953)5 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,230 miles
- Test number
- 722120989284
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteBeam image weak
- NoteDamp around steering rack
- NoteSmall blow from exhaust
- NoteSpare tyre flat
Pass86,183 miles (+82)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 86,183 miles
- Test number
- 453394088259
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteSlight fluid seepage from P.A.S.rack
Pass86,101 miles (+19)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 86,101 miles
- Test number
- 911633087277
- NoteCrack os wing mirror
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in column
- NoteRear diff damp
- NoteSlight noise in rear diff/ bearings
- NoteSlight play in rack
- NoteSlight play in track rod ends
Fail86,082 miles (+697)8 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,082 miles
- Test number
- 682888767217
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCrack os wing mirror, †play in steering column, †slight play in rack, †slight play in track rod ends †oil leak †nail osf tyre †rear diff damp †slight noise rear wheel bearings/diff
- NoteRust appearing in various places
Pass85,385 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 85,385 miles
- Test number
- 260522976283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about VAI 608
- What vehicle is registration VAI 608 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VAI 608 on a yellow petrol Triumph Stag first used on 31 Dec 1973. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does VAI 608 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VAI 608 is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on VAI 608?
- The MOT on VAI 608 is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has VAI 608 done?
- VAI 608 was recorded at 89,775 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 222 miles a year.
- Has VAI 608 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VAI 608 has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on VAI 608 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on VAI 608 find?
- VAI 608 passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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