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Aston Martin V8 Volante

Red · Petrol · 1985 · 5,340 cc

VAM 38MOT history

VAM 38 is a red petrol Aston Martin V8 Volante first used on 12 Feb 1985. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 50,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

VAM 38 red Aston Martin V8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin V8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
50,589 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VAM 38
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Volante
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,340 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
12 Feb 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

VAM 38 was last recorded at 50,589 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,339 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
250 miles
Average per year
1,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,589 miles
  • 2025 – 50,339 miles
  • 2024 – 50,148 miles
  • 2021 – 46,699 miles
  • 2020 – 44,461 miles
  • 2018 – 41,325 miles
  • 2016 – 36,152 miles
  • 2015 – 33,099 miles
  • 2012 – 32,145 miles
  • 2010 – 30,514 miles
  • 2009 – 28,390 miles
  • 2008 – 24,302 miles
  • 2006 – 23,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail50,589 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail50,589 miles (+250)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,589 miles
    Test number
    865064623239
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass50,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    50,339 miles
    Test number
    440461169801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail50,339 miles (+191)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,339 miles
    Test number
    733645335397
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass50,148 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    50,148 miles
    Test number
    203990858958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,699 miles
    Test number
    817609023165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,699 miles (+2,238)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,699 miles
    Test number
    967362132580
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass44,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,461 miles
    Test number
    199712114733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,461 miles (+5)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,461 miles
    Test number
    142089587172
    • MajorSteering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Fail44,456 miles (+3,131)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,456 miles
    Test number
    919930000098
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass41,325 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    41,325 miles
    Test number
    758232409011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,152 miles (+3,053)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,152 miles
    Test number
    290398666955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,099 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,099 miles
    Test number
    355403285050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,145 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,145 miles
    Test number
    759413612282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,514 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,514 miles
    Test number
    741865000166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,502 miles (+2,112)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,502 miles
    Test number
    380384700100
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass28,390 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,390 miles
    Test number
    830185509199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,302 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,302 miles
    Test number
    270535708496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,126 miles
    Test number
    371310936432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,126 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,126 miles
    Test number
    710699226297
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about VAM 38

What vehicle is registration VAM 38 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VAM 38 on a red petrol Aston Martin V8 Volante first used on 12 Feb 1985. 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 VAM 38 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VAM 38 expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VAM 38?
The MOT on VAM 38 expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VAM 38 done?
VAM 38 was recorded at 50,589 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,394 miles a year.
Has VAM 38 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VAM 38 has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on VAM 38 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 VAM 38 find?
VAM 38 failed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 4 major defects and 1 minor defect: brake performance unable to be tested; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear service brake excessively binding, and 2 more.

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