Beauford

Blue and Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,997 cc

VSU 882MOT history

VSU 882 is a blue and silver petrol Beauford first used on 24 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 30,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
30,454 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSU 882
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Beauford
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSU 882 was last recorded at 30,454 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,815 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
639 miles
Average per year
1,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,454 miles
  • 2025 – 29,815 miles
  • 2024 – 29,045 miles
  • 2023 – 28,614 miles
  • 2022 – 27,387 miles
  • 2021 – 26,281 miles
  • 2020 – 25,563 miles
  • 2019 – 25,161 miles
  • 2018 – 24,045 miles
  • 2017 – 24,001 miles
  • 2016 – 23,993 miles
  • 2015 – 23,968 miles
  • 2014 – 22,603 miles
  • 2013 – 20,899 miles
  • 2012 – 19,000 miles
  • 2011 – 16,836 miles
  • 2010 – 14,637 miles
  • 2009 – 13,004 miles
  • 2008 – 11,101 miles
  • 2007 – 9,454 miles
  • 2006 – 7,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,454 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,454 miles (+639)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    30,454 miles
    Test number
    829428854785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass29,815 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    29,815 miles
    Test number
    702248920257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Fail29,806 miles (+761)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,806 miles
    Test number
    901532083315
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excess wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension locking device ineffective shock mounting bolt too short to reach locking device (nyloc nut) (5.3.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  4. Pass29,045 miles (+431)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    29,045 miles
    Test number
    646000640532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass28,614 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    28,614 miles
    Test number
    845471213201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,387 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    27,387 miles
    Test number
    213999896992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,281 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    26,281 miles
    Test number
    389965147822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,563 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    25,563 miles
    Test number
    933013971178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,161 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    25,161 miles
    Test number
    883008663435
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail25,151 miles (+1,106)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,151 miles
    Test number
    987600105251
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass24,045 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    24,045 miles
    Test number
    983189280015
    • AdvisoryOffside front upper shock absorber bush slight play/movement
    • AdvisoryOne rear number plate lamp not working

  12. Pass24,001 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,001 miles
    Test number
    312193692561
    • AdvisoryLower Steering pivot point has slight play steering colum bush (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass23,993 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    23,993 miles
    Test number
    620387793281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,968 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    23,968 miles
    Test number
    640976947343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,966 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,966 miles
    Test number
    952067659487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail23,963 miles (+1,360)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,963 miles
    Test number
    891819005881
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryLower knuckle
    • AdvisoryProp shaftuni worn

  17. Pass22,603 miles (+10)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    22,603 miles
    Test number
    329169384478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in both steering rack siderods
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  18. Fail22,593 miles (+1,694)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,593 miles
    Test number
    176586674226
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in both steering rack siderods
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  19. Pass20,899 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    20,899 miles
    Test number
    966420383287
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack siderods

  20. Fail20,899 miles (+1,899)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,899 miles
    Test number
    268190683223
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack siderods

  21. Pass19,000 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,000 miles
    Test number
    596712482226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,836 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    16,836 miles
    Test number
    596456471230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail14,637 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,637 miles
    Test number
    132860180252
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass14,637 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    14,637 miles
    Test number
    624640080291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,004 miles (+1,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,004 miles
    Test number
    721316489230
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass11,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,101 miles
    Test number
    634709288245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail11,101 miles (+1,647)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,101 miles
    Test number
    471769688217
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSteering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

  28. Pass9,454 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9,454 miles
    Test number
    931444307306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail9,446 miles (+1,765)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,446 miles
    Test number
    114733397291
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass7,681 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    7,681 miles
    Test number
    112631806336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail7,679 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,679 miles
    Test number
    964712796218
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about VSU 882

What vehicle is registration VSU 882 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSU 882 on a blue and silver petrol Beauford first used on 24 Sept 2001. 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 VSU 882 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VSU 882 is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on VSU 882?
The MOT on VSU 882 is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VSU 882 done?
VSU 882 was recorded at 30,454 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 1,145 miles a year.
Has VSU 882 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSU 882 has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on VSU 882 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 VSU 882 find?
VSU 882 passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front coolant leak; offside front lower steering column universal joint has slight wear or play; offside front steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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