Austin Healey Sprite

Green · Petrol · 1959

VOT 848MOT history

VOT 848 is a green petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 28 May 1959. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 15,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
15,611 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VOT 848
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin Healey
Model
Sprite
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
28 May 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VOT 848 was last recorded at 15,611 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
15,567 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 15,611 miles
  • 2024 – 15,567 miles
  • 2018 – 15,426 miles
  • 2017 – 15,316 miles
  • 2016 – 14,996 miles
  • 2015 – 14,799 miles
  • 2014 – 14,612 miles
  • 2013 – 13,991 miles
  • 2012 – 13,481 miles
  • 2010 – 12,663 miles
  • 2007 – 9,783 miles
  • 2006 – 7,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,611 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryHorn not working

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.

  • Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    15,611 miles
    Test number
    402177594733
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHorn not working

  2. Fail15,611 miles (+44)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,611 miles
    Test number
    809427472959
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHorn not working

  3. Pass15,567 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    15,567 miles
    Test number
    503128317473
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail15,564 miles (+138)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,564 miles
    Test number
    668157698613
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass15,426 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    15,426 miles
    Test number
    298947956708
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass15,316 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    15,316 miles
    Test number
    480267583447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass14,996 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    14,996 miles
    Test number
    100806002199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,799 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    14,799 miles
    Test number
    659108825176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,612 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    14,612 miles
    Test number
    455992434108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,991 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    13,991 miles
    Test number
    519014513076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,481 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,481 miles
    Test number
    309699672058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,663 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    12,663 miles
    Test number
    590456170151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,783 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    9,783 miles
    Test number
    331263897174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    7,082 miles
    Test number
    722561336162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail7,078 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,078 miles
    Test number
    974391136177
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about VOT 848

What vehicle is registration VOT 848 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VOT 848 on a green petrol Austin Healey Sprite first used on 28 May 1959. 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 VOT 848 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VOT 848 expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VOT 848?
The MOT on VOT 848 expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VOT 848 done?
VOT 848 was recorded at 15,611 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 442 miles a year.
Has VOT 848 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VOT 848 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on VOT 848 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 VOT 848 find?
VOT 848 passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; horn not working.

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