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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,151 cc

VU03 OBLMOT history

VU03 OBL is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 5 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 178,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
178,158 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

VU03 OBL was last recorded at 178,158 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 1,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,470 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,688 miles
Average per year
5,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,158 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,158 miles (+1,688)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    178,158 miles
    Test number
    399285913935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass176,470 miles (+3,217)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    176,470 miles
    Test number
    207671771301
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crosssmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass173,253 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    173,253 miles
    Test number
    623480470064
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside attachment (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Fail173,251 miles (+3,378)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,251 miles
    Test number
    333533070843
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside attachment (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass169,873 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    169,873 miles
    Test number
    342630127097
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Fail169,873 miles (+5,721)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,873 miles
    Test number
    972771059539
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass164,152 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    164,152 miles
    Test number
    205897977402
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail164,152 miles (+4,891)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,152 miles
    Test number
    937097030378
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass159,261 miles (+198)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    159,261 miles
    Test number
    619802243555
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security center sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security center & front sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail159,063 miles (+4,384)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,063 miles
    Test number
    643332449206
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front & rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting closing panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting closing panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security center sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security center & front sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass154,679 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,679 miles
    Test number
    903752649928
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  12. Fail154,679 miles (+5,287)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,679 miles
    Test number
    438805589422
    • Repaired at testFront All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  13. Pass149,392 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    149,392 miles
    Test number
    659361473400
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)
  14. Fail149,391 miles (+5,993)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,391 miles
    Test number
    527015513865
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lense damaged (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)
  15. Pass143,398 miles (+3,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    143,398 miles
    Test number
    835822228666
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass139,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    139,848 miles
    Test number
    540217250318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Fail139,844 miles (+5,077)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,844 miles
    Test number
    977944959027
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  18. Pass134,767 miles (+6,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    134,767 miles
    Test number
    245732835467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass128,429 miles (+128)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    128,429 miles
    Test number
    359792514102
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside rear axle leaking fluids
  20. Fail128,301 miles (+6,410)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,301 miles
    Test number
    256195904195
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside rear axle leaking fluids
  21. Pass121,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    121,891 miles
    Test number
    186346503127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail121,891 miles (+6,151)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,891 miles
    Test number
    198326803169
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  23. Fail115,740 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,740 miles
    Test number
    615087302143
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass115,740 miles (+6,245)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    115,740 miles
    Test number
    798927402181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass109,495 miles (+7,224)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    109,495 miles
    Test number
    247242901173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,271 miles (+7,220)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    102,271 miles
    Test number
    104982500186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass95,051 miles (+20)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    95,051 miles
    Test number
    253641419191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  28. Fail95,031 miles (+7,825)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,031 miles
    Test number
    232510019458
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  29. Pass87,206 miles (+7,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    87,206 miles
    Test number
    990947918161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  30. Pass79,241 miles (+14,960)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    79,241 miles
    Test number
    914301367037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass64,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    64,281 miles
    Test number
    301428046031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail64,281 miles13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,281 miles
    Test number
    500647746058
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about VU03 OBL

When is the MOT due on VU03 OBL?
The MOT on VU03 OBL is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VU03 OBL done?
VU03 OBL was recorded at 178,158 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 5,706 miles a year.
Has VU03 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VU03 OBL has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on VU03 OBL 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 VU03 OBL find?
VU03 OBL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 4 more.

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