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Ford Galaxy

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,997 cc

VDL 477MOT history

VDL 477 is a grey diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 17 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

VDL 477 grey Ford Galaxy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Galaxy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,203 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VDL 477
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VDL 477 was last recorded at 137,203 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,163 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
10,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,203 miles
  • 2025 – 128,901 miles
  • 2024 – 115,878 miles
  • 2023 – 99,502 miles
  • 2022 – 88,862 miles
  • 2021 – 80,364 miles
  • 2020 – 72,390 miles
  • 2019 – 64,555 miles
  • 2018 – 49,860 miles
  • 2017 – 34,027 miles
  • 2016 – 19,462 miles
  • 2015 – 11,571 miles
  • 2014 – 9,067 miles
  • 2013 – 6,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,203 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged, grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low and brake discs wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear rear seats not presentedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,203 miles (+40)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,203 miles
    Test number
    937890685010
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged, grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low and brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats not presented
  2. Fail137,163 miles (+8,262)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,163 miles
    Test number
    248997354694
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged, grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low and brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats not presented
  3. Pass128,901 miles (+13,023)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,901 miles
    Test number
    596388656082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats not presented
  4. Pass115,878 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,878 miles
    Test number
    162740732361
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats not presented
  5. Fail115,878 miles (+16,376)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,878 miles
    Test number
    508566693312
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats not presented
  6. Pass99,502 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,502 miles
    Test number
    753428040225
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on outer edges
  7. Fail99,502 miles (+10,640)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,502 miles
    Test number
    488010431403
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on outer edges
  8. Pass88,862 miles (+8,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,862 miles
    Test number
    442994002112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats not presented
  9. Pass80,364 miles (+7,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,364 miles
    Test number
    436642810086
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass72,390 miles (+7,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,390 miles
    Test number
    666681368648
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass64,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    495656997554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,555 miles (+14,695)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    549584921977
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass49,860 miles (+15,833)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,860 miles
    Test number
    457412680511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,027 miles
    Test number
    416379333762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,027 miles (+14,565)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,027 miles
    Test number
    845493737233
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass19,462 miles (+7,891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    19,462 miles
    Test number
    393316654323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass11,571 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    11,571 miles
    Test number
    185025256103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,067 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    9,067 miles
    Test number
    928352034231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    6,430 miles
    Test number
    595241743215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VDL 477

What vehicle is registration VDL 477 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VDL 477 on a grey diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 17 Sept 2010. 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 VDL 477 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VDL 477 is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on VDL 477?
The MOT on VDL 477 is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VDL 477 done?
VDL 477 was recorded at 137,203 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 10,081 miles a year.
Has VDL 477 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VDL 477 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on VDL 477 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 VDL 477 find?
VDL 477 passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged, grease escaping; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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