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Austin A35

Maroon · Petrol · 1957 · 948 cc

VSY 653MOT history

VSY 653 is a maroon petrol Austin A35 first used on 5 Jul 1957. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2023
Mileage
94,720 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSY 653
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A35
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
5 Jul 1957
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSY 653 was last recorded at 94,720 miles on 25 Feb 2022, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2007: 89,562 miles, lower than 89,652 miles on 2 Jan 2007.

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
94,495 miles · 6 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,720 miles
  • 2021 – 94,495 miles
  • 2019 – 93,965 miles
  • 2018 – 93,444 miles
  • 2017 – 92,976 miles
  • 2016 – 92,500 miles
  • 2015 – 91,879 miles
  • 2014 – 91,854 miles
  • 2013 – 91,404 miles
  • 2011 – 91,085 miles
  • 2010 – 90,464 miles
  • 2009 – 90,331 miles
  • 2008 – 90,028 miles
  • 2007 – 89,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,720 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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure5 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,720 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,720 miles
    Test number
    430993888251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,495 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,495 miles
    Test number
    910615790161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,965 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,965 miles
    Test number
    449034754033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,960 miles (+516)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,960 miles
    Test number
    962522617086
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,444 miles (+468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,444 miles
    Test number
    405625573669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass92,976 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,976 miles
    Test number
    980552539954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,974 miles (+474)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,974 miles
    Test number
    666843335695
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lift In King Pin
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass92,500 miles (+621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,500 miles
    Test number
    174616414536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre deteroated

  9. Pass91,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,879 miles
    Test number
    505610145119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,879 miles (+25)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,879 miles
    Test number
    946898535137
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass91,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,854 miles
    Test number
    107564844430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  12. Fail91,854 miles (+450)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,854 miles
    Test number
    128471944071
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  13. Pass91,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    91,404 miles
    Test number
    865987033018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,404 miles (+319)15 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,404 miles
    Test number
    959432633068
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  15. Pass91,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,085 miles
    Test number
    348884351387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,085 miles (+253)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,085 miles
    Test number
    739758841338
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass90,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    90,832 miles
    Test number
    166394611096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,832 miles (+368)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,832 miles
    Test number
    758826101040
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass90,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    90,464 miles
    Test number
    504052020044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,464 miles (+133)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,464 miles
    Test number
    174384110056
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

  21. Pass90,331 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    90,331 miles
    Test number
    940376729052
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

  22. Fail90,321 miles (+293)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,321 miles
    Test number
    672544219002
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

  23. Pass90,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    90,028 miles
    Test number
    691327818098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail90,028 miles (+466)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,028 miles
    Test number
    782407018056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass89,562 miles (-90)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    89,562 miles
    Test number
    250663727004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail89,652 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,652 miles
    Test number
    112172007481
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Questions about VSY 653

What vehicle is registration VSY 653 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSY 653 on a maroon petrol Austin A35 first used on 5 Jul 1957. 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 653 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VSY 653 expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VSY 653?
The MOT on VSY 653 expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VSY 653 done?
VSY 653 was recorded at 94,720 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2022, an average of 335 miles a year.
Has VSY 653 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSY 653 has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on VSY 653 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VSY 653 find?
VSY 653 passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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