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Blue · Petrol · 1949 · 2,088 cc

VSL 252MOT history

VSL 252 is a blue petrol Triumph first used on 18 May 1983. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 84,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2025
Mileage
84,470 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSL 252
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,088 cc
Year of manufacture
1949
First used
18 May 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSL 252 was last recorded at 84,470 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 1,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,468 miles · 23 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
1,002 miles
Average per year
248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,470 miles
  • 2019 – 83,468 miles
  • 2017 – 83,130 miles
  • 2015 – 82,965 miles
  • 2014 – 82,727 miles
  • 2012 – 82,055 miles
  • 2011 – 81,527 miles
  • 2010 – 81,220 miles
  • 2009 – 80,898 miles
  • 2008 – 80,624 miles
  • 2007 – 80,344 miles
  • 2006 – 79,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,470 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front king pin

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,470 miles (+1,002)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,470 miles
    Test number
    592260805276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front king pin

  2. Pass83,468 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,468 miles
    Test number
    396888768687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,130 miles (+165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,130 miles
    Test number
    456823939889
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  4. Pass82,965 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,965 miles
    Test number
    599989215232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,727 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,727 miles
    Test number
    926426744291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,707 miles (+652)12 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,707 miles
    Test number
    245179234241
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • FailureSteering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteProp shaft bolts not locked

  7. Pass82,055 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,055 miles
    Test number
    336044302186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,527 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,527 miles
    Test number
    449655601114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,220 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,220 miles
    Test number
    354505300108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,898 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,898 miles
    Test number
    330465709151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,624 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,624 miles
    Test number
    561287408173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,344 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,344 miles
    Test number
    364758407149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    79,938 miles
    Test number
    221784296063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VSL 252

What vehicle is registration VSL 252 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSL 252 on a blue petrol Triumph first used on 18 May 1983. 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 VSL 252 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VSL 252 expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VSL 252?
The MOT on VSL 252 expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VSL 252 done?
VSL 252 was recorded at 84,470 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 248 miles a year.
Has VSL 252 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSL 252 has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on VSL 252 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 VSL 252 find?
VSL 252 passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 6 more.

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