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Nissan Qashqai

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,461 cc

VLT 290MOT history

VLT 290 is a blue diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 22 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 172,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

VLT 290 blue Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
172,321 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VLT 290
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VLT 290 was last recorded at 172,321 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,321 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,321 miles
  • 2025 – 156,836 miles
  • 2024 – 146,105 miles
  • 2023 – 135,855 miles
  • 2022 – 129,548 miles
  • 2021 – 118,123 miles
  • 2020 – 103,421 miles
  • 2019 – 87,506 miles
  • 2018 – 69,012 miles
  • 2017 – 49,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,321 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Detaching. (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in inner steering link / rack.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,321 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    172,321 miles
    Test number
    676064609608
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Detaching. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in inner steering link / rack.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail172,321 miles (+15,485)2 dangerous4 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,321 miles
    Test number
    590204267294
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Pivot missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split / detached. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Detaching. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in inner steering link / rack.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass156,836 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,836 miles
    Test number
    986638222192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Fail156,835 miles (+10,730)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,835 miles
    Test number
    280400563022
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Pass146,105 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    146,105 miles
    Test number
    274629584317
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail146,104 miles (+10,249)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,104 miles
    Test number
    751571654502
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass135,855 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,855 miles
    Test number
    947709805034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,836 miles (+6,288)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,836 miles
    Test number
    333664793848
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass129,548 miles (+11,425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,548 miles
    Test number
    455622606246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes worn
  10. Pass118,123 miles (+14,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,123 miles
    Test number
    436309541254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass103,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,421 miles
    Test number
    943175518179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,421 miles (+15,915)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,421 miles
    Test number
    469896760830
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass87,506 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,506 miles
    Test number
    464010582613
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  14. Fail87,502 miles (+18,490)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,502 miles
    Test number
    360612783491
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass69,012 miles (+19,587)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,012 miles
    Test number
    997394129720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,425 miles
    Test number
    251720720554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about VLT 290

What vehicle is registration VLT 290 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VLT 290 on a blue diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 22 Nov 2014. 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 VLT 290 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VLT 290 is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on VLT 290?
The MOT on VLT 290 is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VLT 290 done?
VLT 290 was recorded at 172,321 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 13,945 miles a year.
Has VLT 290 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VLT 290 has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on VLT 290 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 VLT 290 find?
VLT 290 passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated detaching.; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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