Ford Escort
White · Petrol · 1987 · 1,597 cc
VDL 492MOT history
VDL 492 is a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1987. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,268 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 97,268 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 735 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VDL 492
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1987
- First used
- 31 Dec 1987
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
VDL 492 was last recorded at 97,268 miles on 18 May 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,236 miles · 17 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 32 miles
- Average per year
- 735 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,268 miles
- 2025 – 97,236 miles
- 2024 – 97,199 miles
- 2023 – 97,191 miles
- 2022 – 97,171 miles
- 2021 – 97,034 miles
- 2019 – 97,029 miles
- 2018 – 97,011 miles
- 2017 – 96,650 miles
- 2016 – 96,503 miles
- 2015 – 94,225 miles
- 2014 – 93,396 miles
- 2013 – 89,496 miles
- 2012 – 86,732 miles
- 2007 – 83,473 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,268 miles
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2014
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,268 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 97,268 miles
- Test number
- 468077441913
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,236 miles (+37)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 97,236 miles
- Test number
- 158632946150
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,199 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 97,199 miles
- Test number
- 419944578515
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass97,191 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2024
- Odometer
- 97,191 miles
- Test number
- 528130453898
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,171 miles (+137)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 97,171 miles
- Test number
- 802399142631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,034 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 97,034 miles
- Test number
- 294218205142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,029 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 97,029 miles
- Test number
- 547208482703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,011 miles (+361)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2019
- Odometer
- 97,011 miles
- Test number
- 904484514478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass96,650 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 96,650 miles
- Test number
- 688439522418
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
- AdvisoryRepairs carried out under vehicle
Fail96,647 miles (+144)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,647 miles
- Test number
- 596512322056
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass96,503 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 96,503 miles
- Test number
- 339058804077
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryUnderside undersealed not allowing proper inspection
Fail96,503 miles (+2,278)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,503 miles
- Test number
- 987442909510
- Repaired at testOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryUnderside undersealed not allowing proper inspection
Pass94,225 miles (+829)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 94,225 miles
- Test number
- 295101435035
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass93,396 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 93,396 miles
- Test number
- 167261754443
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSign of corrosion of front panel
Fail93,391 miles (+3,895)14 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,391 miles
- Test number
- 669058444064
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSign of corrosion of front panel
Pass89,496 miles (+2,764)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 89,496 miles
- Test number
- 435411453026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,732 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 86,732 miles
- Test number
- 645756372087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,721 miles (+3,248)4 dangerous12 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,721 miles
- Test number
- 859790512048
- DangerousFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousIgnition barrel and key missing
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront wheels rubbing on inner wings
- NoteOil filler cap missing
- NoteOil light on
- NoteOverheating
Pass83,473 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 83,473 miles
- Test number
- 643665427223
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteCondition of nearside rear inner wheel arch
Fail83,473 miles11 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,473 miles
- Test number
- 964691127241
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
- FailureOffside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteCondition of nearside rear inner wheel arch
Questions about VDL 492
- What vehicle is registration VDL 492 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VDL 492 on a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1987. 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 492 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VDL 492 is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on VDL 492?
- The MOT on VDL 492 is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has VDL 492 done?
- VDL 492 was recorded at 97,268 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 735 miles a year.
- Has VDL 492 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VDL 492 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2017.
- Has the mileage on VDL 492 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 492 find?
- VDL 492 passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.
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