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Morris Minor

Maroon · Petrol · 1959 · 1,098 cc

VSY 588MOT history

VSY 588 is a maroon petrol Morris Minor first used on 28 Sept 1984. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 28,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
28,872 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2022
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSY 588
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
28 Sept 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSY 588 was last recorded at 28,872 miles on 30 Sept 2022, 7,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2014: 1,742 miles, lower than 67,096 miles on 1 Sept 2011.

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
21,285 miles · 23 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
7,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 28,872 miles
  • 2020 – 21,285 miles
  • 2016 – 9,681 miles
  • 2015 – 5,950 miles
  • 2014 – 1,745 miles
  • 2011 – 67,096 miles
  • 2009 – 66,103 miles
  • 2006 – 63,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,872 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear hub seal slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil cap missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,872 miles (+7,587)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    28,872 miles
    Test number
    804469706677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,285 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    21,285 miles
    Test number
    185182512744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail21,284 miles (+11,603)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,284 miles
    Test number
    233332529811
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass9,681 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    9,681 miles
    Test number
    374756665568
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryOil cap missing

  5. Fail9,678 miles (+3,728)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,678 miles
    Test number
    601730680739
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryOil cap missing

  6. Pass5,950 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    5,950 miles
    Test number
    279212965478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail5,948 miles (+4,203)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,948 miles
    Test number
    466313355194
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  8. Pass1,745 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    1,745 miles
    Test number
    188958324161
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail1,742 miles (-65,354)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,742 miles
    Test number
    298126324119
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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 column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass67,096 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,096 miles
    Test number
    159414141284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,103 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,103 miles
    Test number
    304276369431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,098 miles (+2,988)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,098 miles
    Test number
    830994969290
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass63,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,110 miles
    Test number
    971654916312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VSY 588

What vehicle is registration VSY 588 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSY 588 on a maroon petrol Morris Minor first used on 28 Sept 1984. 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 VSY 588 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VSY 588 expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VSY 588?
The MOT on VSY 588 expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VSY 588 done?
VSY 588 was recorded at 28,872 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2022.
Has VSY 588 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSY 588 has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on VSY 588 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VSY 588 find?
VSY 588 passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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