Carbodies

Cream and Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,664 cc

VPC 704MOT history

VPC 704 is a cream and blue diesel Carbodies first used on 12 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 23,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
23,100 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VPC 704
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Carbodies
Colour
Cream and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
12 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VPC 704 was last recorded at 23,100 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 1,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2014: 5,583 miles, lower than 33,211 miles on 10 Apr 2013.
  • 15 Dec 2020: 14,081 miles, lower than 140,411 miles on 25 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
21,253 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,847 miles
Average per year
1,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,100 miles
  • 2025 – 21,253 miles
  • 2024 – 19,375 miles
  • 2023 – 17,554 miles
  • 2022 – 15,620 miles
  • 2020 – 14,081 miles
  • 2019 – 13,586 miles
  • 2018 – 12,432 miles
  • 2017 – 10,933 miles
  • 2016 – 9,648 miles
  • 2015 – 7,822 miles
  • 2014 – 5,585 miles
  • 2013 – 33,211 miles
  • 2012 – 992 miles
  • 2011 – 79 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,100 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weeping

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges & cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,100 miles (+1,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    23,100 miles
    Test number
    837353357118
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass21,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    21,253 miles
    Test number
    768415434103
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail21,253 miles (+1,878)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,253 miles
    Test number
    385893876090
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass19,375 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    19,375 miles
    Test number
    933457834309
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail19,375 miles (+1,821)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,375 miles
    Test number
    185896891618
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass17,554 miles (+1,934)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    17,554 miles
    Test number
    426405864908
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass15,620 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    15,620 miles
    Test number
    263029882239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,081 miles (-126,330)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    14,081 miles
    Test number
    536767687687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,411 miles (+126,825)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,411 miles
    Test number
    673514564478
    • MajorHeadlamp are incorrectly positioned dip/main beam opposites (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass13,586 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    13,586 miles
    Test number
    546363796865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,324 miles (+892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    13,324 miles
    Test number
    248545714857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass12,432 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    12,432 miles
    Test number
    328718850343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,933 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    10,933 miles
    Test number
    580010633479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,648 miles (+1,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    9,648 miles
    Test number
    421211241826
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass7,822 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    7,822 miles
    Test number
    296339415112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,585 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    5,585 miles
    Test number
    327818494084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail5,583 miles (-27,628)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,583 miles
    Test number
    389084594040
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass33,211 miles (+32,219)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,211 miles
    Test number
    425810603139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass992 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    992 miles
    Test number
    606843892004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79 miles
    Test number
    737078211138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VPC 704

What vehicle is registration VPC 704 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VPC 704 on a cream and blue diesel Carbodies first used on 12 Oct 1993. 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 VPC 704 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VPC 704 is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on VPC 704?
The MOT on VPC 704 is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VPC 704 done?
VPC 704 was recorded at 23,100 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 1,548 miles a year.
Has VPC 704 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VPC 704 has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on VPC 704 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VPC 704 find?
VPC 704 passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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