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Ford Transit

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,198 cc

VK61 PLOMOT history

VK61 PLO is a grey diesel Ford Transit first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,338 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

VK61 PLO was last recorded at 142,338 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 2,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,017 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,321 miles
Average per year
8,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,338 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front body corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Eye level stop light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,338 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,338 miles
    Test number
    379722679554
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,338 miles (+2,321)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,338 miles
    Test number
    987718763804
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,017 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,017 miles
    Test number
    156278991695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,910 miles (+7)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,910 miles
    Test number
    119569002191
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail139,903 miles (+6,265)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,903 miles
    Test number
    459704647767
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass133,638 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,638 miles
    Test number
    818802869947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear archs to rear floors corroded and weak
    • AdvisoryEye level stop light not working

  7. Fail133,634 miles (+10,307)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,634 miles
    Test number
    580643032111
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear archs to rear floors corroded and weak
    • AdvisoryEye level stop light not working

  8. Pass123,327 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,327 miles
    Test number
    401091198294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail123,318 miles (+7,667)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,318 miles
    Test number
    111045063595
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears rear sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,651 miles (+8,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,651 miles
    Test number
    352791695294
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass107,648 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,648 miles
    Test number
    140313659394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail107,644 miles (+8,097)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,644 miles
    Test number
    559841981330
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Power steering pipe/hose leaking behind wheel (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lights dim
    • AdvisoryEye level stop light not working

  13. Pass99,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,547 miles
    Test number
    749368999440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail99,541 miles (+8,170)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,541 miles
    Test number
    322005900344
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured front spring eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass91,371 miles (+6,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,371 miles
    Test number
    137708105608
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass84,670 miles (+8,948)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,670 miles
    Test number
    346916848690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,722 miles (+9,345)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,722 miles
    Test number
    722672861632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,377 miles
    Test number
    589839080385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail66,377 miles (+11,979)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,377 miles
    Test number
    895084575535
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass54,398 miles (+16,642)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,398 miles
    Test number
    875240962199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,756 miles
    Test number
    106860374249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about VK61 PLO

When is the MOT due on VK61 PLO?
The MOT on VK61 PLO is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VK61 PLO done?
VK61 PLO was recorded at 142,338 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 8,779 miles a year.
Has VK61 PLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VK61 PLO has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on VK61 PLO 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 VK61 PLO find?
VK61 PLO passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front body corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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