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Red · Petrol · 1963 · 1,275 cc

VSJ 818MOT history

VSJ 818 is a red petrol Marlin Roadster first used on 21 Jan 1963. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 13 MOT tests, with 51,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2024
Mileage
51,881 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2023
MOT tests
13
13 passed · 0 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSJ 818
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Marlin
Model
Roadster
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
21 Jan 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSJ 818 was last recorded at 51,881 miles on 18 Apr 2023, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2011: 50,010 miles, lower than 97,079 miles on 14 May 2010.
  • 1 Nov 2017: 51,422 miles, lower than 91,106 miles on 1 Nov 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,833 miles · 7 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
48 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 51,881 miles
  • 2021 – 51,833 miles
  • 2019 – 51,820 miles
  • 2018 – 51,690 miles
  • 2017 – 51,422 miles
  • 2016 – 91,106 miles
  • 2015 – 50,835 miles
  • 2014 – 50,593 miles
  • 2013 – 50,325 miles
  • 2012 – 50,188 miles
  • 2011 – 50,010 miles
  • 2010 – 97,079 miles
  • 2009 – 96,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,881 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,881 miles (+48)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    51,881 miles
    Test number
    708546365260
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass51,833 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,833 miles
    Test number
    308444938586
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass51,820 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,820 miles
    Test number
    983162187465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,690 miles (+268)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,690 miles
    Test number
    938742010518
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced n/s and o/s (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass51,422 miles (-39,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,422 miles
    Test number
    128169298419
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s/r and n/s/r (2.7.4)

  6. Pass91,106 miles (+40,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,106 miles
    Test number
    593783011229
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass50,835 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,835 miles
    Test number
    242971826102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,593 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,593 miles
    Test number
    416945904457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,325 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,325 miles
    Test number
    749564293292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,188 miles (+178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,188 miles
    Test number
    618243612287
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass50,010 miles (-47,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,010 miles
    Test number
    147410821233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass97,079 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    97,079 miles
    Test number
    814584930121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    96,696 miles
    Test number
    441369939165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VSJ 818

What vehicle is registration VSJ 818 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSJ 818 on a red petrol Marlin Roadster first used on 21 Jan 1963. 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 818 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VSJ 818 expired on 17 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VSJ 818?
The MOT on VSJ 818 expired on 17 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VSJ 818 done?
VSJ 818 was recorded at 51,881 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2023.
Has VSJ 818 ever failed its MOT?
No. VSJ 818 has passed all 13 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on VSJ 818 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VSJ 818 find?
VSJ 818 passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2023 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold; exhaust silencer slightly loose; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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