Vanguard Overdrive

Grey and Blue · Petrol · 1961 · 2,088 cc

VSJ 371MOT history

VSJ 371 is a grey and blue petrol Vanguard Overdrive first used on 17 Oct 1961. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 1,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2025
Mileage
1,669 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSJ 371
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vanguard
Model
Overdrive
Colour
Grey and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,088 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
17 Oct 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSJ 371 was last recorded at 1,669 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2024: 1,609 miles, lower than 97,846 miles on 2 Feb 2015.

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
1,609 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
60 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 1,669 miles
  • 2015 – 97,846 miles
  • 2007 – 97,813 miles
  • 2006 – 97,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,669 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,669 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    1,669 miles
    Test number
    457684186344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail1,609 miles (-96,237)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,609 miles
    Test number
    815381508379
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,846 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,846 miles
    Test number
    116203335095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail97,843 miles (+30)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,843 miles
    Test number
    695531125065
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureFront Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

  5. Pass97,813 miles (+27)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    97,813 miles
    Test number
    643131447108
    • NoteOil leak from filter
    • NoteSlight sidewall cracking o/s/r

  6. Pass97,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    97,786 miles
    Test number
    811466936123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VSJ 371

What vehicle is registration VSJ 371 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSJ 371 on a grey and blue petrol Vanguard Overdrive first used on 17 Oct 1961. 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 VSJ 371 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VSJ 371 expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VSJ 371?
The MOT on VSJ 371 expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VSJ 371 done?
VSJ 371 was recorded at 1,669 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024.
Has VSJ 371 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSJ 371 has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on VSJ 371 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VSJ 371 find?
VSJ 371 passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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