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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,588 cc

VEL 489MOT history

VEL 489 is a silver petrol MG TF first used on 24 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
115,435 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VEL 489
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VEL 489 was last recorded at 115,435 miles on 1 Mar 2025, 2,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Feb 2016: 102,002 miles, lower than 102,113 miles on 29 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,231 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,204 miles
Average per year
4,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,435 miles
  • 2023 – 113,231 miles
  • 2022 – 109,125 miles
  • 2021 – 106,157 miles
  • 2020 – 103,921 miles
  • 2018 – 103,797 miles
  • 2017 – 103,018 miles
  • 2016 – 102,002 miles
  • 2015 – 95,940 miles
  • 2014 – 90,600 miles
  • 2013 – 82,895 miles
  • 2012 – 78,707 miles
  • 2011 – 66,580 miles
  • 2010 – 52,716 miles
  • 2009 – 40,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,435 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,435 miles
    Test number
    803812090975
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail115,435 miles (+2,204)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,435 miles
    Test number
    553808597246
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,231 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,231 miles
    Test number
    574462610887
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail113,226 miles (+4,101)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,226 miles
    Test number
    851769437404
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass109,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,125 miles
    Test number
    159159813451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,125 miles (+2,968)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,125 miles
    Test number
    506239645048
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,157 miles
    Test number
    821002787863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail106,157 miles (+2,236)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,157 miles
    Test number
    613709047397
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass103,921 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,921 miles
    Test number
    112011143659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,916 miles (+119)6 dangerous3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,916 miles
    Test number
    217405132562
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass103,797 miles (+779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,797 miles
    Test number
    442526684391
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass103,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,018 miles
    Test number
    176883667710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,018 miles (+1,016)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,018 miles
    Test number
    520398630112
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass102,002 miles (-111)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,002 miles
    Test number
    442442363479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront + rear discs worn
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  15. Fail102,113 miles (+6,173)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,113 miles
    Test number
    347526569621
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass95,940 miles (+5,340)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,940 miles
    Test number
    177939605058
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust manifold slight leak

  17. Pass90,600 miles (+7,705)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,600 miles
    Test number
    838987054006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  18. Fail82,895 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,895 miles
    Test number
    148961953408
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass82,895 miles (+4,188)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,895 miles
    Test number
    468841253047
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass78,707 miles (+311)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,707 miles
    Test number
    996394132019
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail78,396 miles (+11,816)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,396 miles
    Test number
    507605122091
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass66,580 miles (+13,864)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    557755731034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteN/s mirror loose

  23. Pass52,716 miles (+11,779)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,716 miles
    Test number
    172356020480
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads 1/2 worn
    • NoteN/s door mirror loose

  24. Pass40,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    40,937 miles
    Test number
    134554739085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VEL 489

What vehicle is registration VEL 489 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VEL 489 on a silver petrol MG TF first used on 24 Feb 2006. 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 VEL 489 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VEL 489 expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VEL 489?
The MOT on VEL 489 expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VEL 489 done?
VEL 489 was recorded at 115,435 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2025, an average of 4,636 miles a year.
Has VEL 489 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VEL 489 has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on VEL 489 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VEL 489 find?
VEL 489 passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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