
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass135,855 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 135,855 miles
- Test number
- 947709805034
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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))
Pass103,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 103,421 miles
- Test number
- 943175518179
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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))
Pass69,012 miles (+19,587)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 69,012 miles
- Test number
- 997394129720
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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