
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Pass121,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 121,891 miles
- Test number
- 186346503127
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass109,495 miles (+7,224)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 109,495 miles
- Test number
- 247242901173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,271 miles (+7,220)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 102,271 miles
- Test number
- 104982500186
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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)
Pass79,241 miles (+14,960)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 79,241 miles
- Test number
- 914301367037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,281 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 64,281 miles
- Test number
- 301428046031
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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