Wolseley 1500

Grey · Petrol · 1958 · 1,500 cc

VCR 980MOT history

VCR 980 is a grey petrol Wolseley 1500 first used on 2 Jun 1958. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 38,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
38,770 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VCR 980
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Wolseley
Model
1500
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
2 Jun 1958
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VCR 980 was last recorded at 38,770 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,171 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
599 miles
Average per year
156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,770 miles
  • 2025 – 38,171 miles
  • 2024 – 36,792 miles
  • 2023 – 35,669 miles
  • 2006 – 35,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,770 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,770 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    133350136001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,171 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    38,171 miles
    Test number
    219493266514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,792 miles (+1,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,792 miles
    Test number
    999211651009
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass35,669 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    35,669 miles
    Test number
    348865641025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail35,659 miles (+86)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,659 miles
    Test number
    145089597398
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 85n/s 44o/s 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass35,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,573 miles
    Test number
    732021386095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,573 miles3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,573 miles
    Test number
    874844446012
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAll four tyres out of shape
    • NoteBoth rear indicators faded
    • NoteFront & rear metal brake pipes all corroded
    • NoteN/s/r wheel buckled
    • NoteVery noisy waterpump or dynamo

Questions about VCR 980

What vehicle is registration VCR 980 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VCR 980 on a grey petrol Wolseley 1500 first used on 2 Jun 1958. 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 VCR 980 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VCR 980 is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on VCR 980?
The MOT on VCR 980 is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VCR 980 done?
VCR 980 was recorded at 38,770 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 156 miles a year.
Has VCR 980 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VCR 980 has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on VCR 980 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 VCR 980 find?
VCR 980 passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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