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Cream · Petrol · 1987 · 4,235 cc

VOW 505MOT history

VOW 505 is a cream petrol Daimler Limousine Auto first used on 1 Aug 1987. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2025
Mileage
127,809 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VOW 505
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Daimler
Model
Limousine Auto
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,235 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
1 Aug 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

VOW 505 was last recorded at 127,809 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,224 miles · 5 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
585 miles
Average per year
472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,809 miles
  • 2023 – 127,224 miles
  • 2022 – 126,103 miles
  • 2021 – 124,524 miles
  • 2019 – 123,350 miles
  • 2016 – 123,326 miles
  • 2015 – 123,316 miles
  • 2014 – 123,263 miles
  • 2012 – 123,221 miles
  • 2011 – 122,483 miles
  • 2010 – 122,457 miles
  • 2009 – 122,179 miles
  • 2007 – 121,149 miles
  • 2006 – 119,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,809 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,809 miles (+585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,809 miles
    Test number
    358706926244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,224 miles (+1,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,224 miles
    Test number
    696722967127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,103 miles (+1,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,103 miles
    Test number
    773597159489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,524 miles (+1,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    124,524 miles
    Test number
    425253600418
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass123,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    123,350 miles
    Test number
    626912856171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,350 miles (+24)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,350 miles
    Test number
    977476654289
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,326 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,326 miles
    Test number
    659691788108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryJacking points corroded

  8. Fail123,326 miles (+10)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,326 miles
    Test number
    915739547954
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryJacking points corroded

  9. Pass123,316 miles (+53)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    123,316 miles
    Test number
    218670525114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteJacking points corroded

  10. Pass123,263 miles (+42)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,263 miles
    Test number
    949753044133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteJacking points corroded

  11. Pass123,221 miles (+35)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    123,221 miles
    Test number
    537501322310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteJacking points corroded

  12. Fail123,186 miles (+703)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,186 miles
    Test number
    555099492244
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront jacking point corroded

  13. Pass122,483 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    122,483 miles
    Test number
    729465541207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    122,457 miles
    Test number
    304634240174
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail122,457 miles (+278)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,457 miles
    Test number
    243624520112
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass122,179 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    122,179 miles
    Test number
    842028329181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,164 miles (+1,015)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,164 miles
    Test number
    141388679076
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside jacking point corroded

  18. Pass121,149 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    121,149 miles
    Test number
    242071387264
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Fail121,149 miles (+1,966)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,149 miles
    Test number
    914477377254
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass119,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    119,183 miles
    Test number
    581122786059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about VOW 505

What vehicle is registration VOW 505 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VOW 505 on a cream petrol Daimler Limousine Auto first used on 1 Aug 1987. 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 VOW 505 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VOW 505 expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VOW 505?
The MOT on VOW 505 expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VOW 505 done?
VOW 505 was recorded at 127,809 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 472 miles a year.
Has VOW 505 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VOW 505 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on VOW 505 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 VOW 505 find?
VOW 505 passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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