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Aston Martin DB6

Blue · Petrol · 1968 · 3,995 cc

VGX 820MOT history

VGX 820 is a blue petrol Aston Martin DB6 first used on 1 Feb 1968. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 7,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
7,084 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VGX 820
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1968
First used
1 Feb 1968
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VGX 820 was last recorded at 7,084 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
6,509 miles · 16 Jan 2019
Between the last two tests
575 miles
Average per year
118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 7,084 miles
  • 2019 – 6,509 miles
  • 2017 – 6,280 miles
  • 2016 – 6,035 miles
  • 2015 – 5,763 miles
  • 2014 – 5,455 miles
  • 2012 – 5,416 miles
  • 2011 – 5,374 miles
  • 2010 – 5,211 miles
  • 2009 – 5,037 miles
  • 2008 – 4,938 miles
  • 2007 – 4,903 miles
  • 2006 – 4,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,084 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corrosion hole by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,084 miles (+575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    7,084 miles
    Test number
    749440297154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corrosion hole by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass6,509 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    6,509 miles
    Test number
    585231438861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass6,280 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    6,280 miles
    Test number
    333639312317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail6,279 miles (+244)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,279 miles
    Test number
    164682531006
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  5. Pass6,035 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    6,035 miles
    Test number
    713406287354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass5,763 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    5,763 miles
    Test number
    956429715231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass5,455 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    5,455 miles
    Test number
    215015854092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Pass5,416 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    5,416 miles
    Test number
    557892452395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail5,414 miles (+40)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,414 miles
    Test number
    477506142354
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass5,374 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    5,374 miles
    Test number
    877806941390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass5,211 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    5,211 miles
    Test number
    804460240358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass5,037 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    5,037 miles
    Test number
    892609849304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass4,938 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    4,938 miles
    Test number
    921290158302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass4,903 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    4,903 miles
    Test number
    891568787296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass4,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    4,803 miles
    Test number
    470821496236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VGX 820

What vehicle is registration VGX 820 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VGX 820 on a blue petrol Aston Martin DB6 first used on 1 Feb 1968. 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 VGX 820 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VGX 820 is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on VGX 820?
The MOT on VGX 820 is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VGX 820 done?
VGX 820 was recorded at 7,084 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 118 miles a year.
Has VGX 820 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VGX 820 has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on VGX 820 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 VGX 820 find?
VGX 820 passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corrosion hole by jacking point; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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