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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Gold · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

VWP 738MOT history

VWP 738 is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 65,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

VWP 738 gold Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
65,565 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VWP 738
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VWP 738 was last recorded at 65,565 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,565 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,565 miles
  • 2025 – 62,849 miles
  • 2024 – 59,429 miles
  • 2023 – 55,114 miles
  • 2022 – 51,887 miles
  • 2021 – 46,937 miles
  • 2020 – 43,658 miles
  • 2019 – 39,809 miles
  • 2018 – 35,973 miles
  • 2017 – 32,647 miles
  • 2016 – 29,278 miles
  • 2015 – 26,439 miles
  • 2014 – 22,015 miles
  • 2013 – 19,324 miles
  • 2012 – 15,863 miles
  • 2011 – 12,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,565 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    65,565 miles
    Test number
    631541135526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail65,565 miles (+2,716)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,565 miles
    Test number
    166929597918
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass62,849 miles (+3,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,849 miles
    Test number
    126590165102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass59,429 miles (+4,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,429 miles
    Test number
    395352354856
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass55,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,114 miles
    Test number
    942122371083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,114 miles (+3,227)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,114 miles
    Test number
    484614714351
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass51,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,887 miles
    Test number
    318018661684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,887 miles (+4,950)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,887 miles
    Test number
    646086069412
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass46,937 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,937 miles
    Test number
    437044016278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,658 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,658 miles
    Test number
    171611412882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,809 miles
    Test number
    988916810301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,809 miles (+3,836)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,809 miles
    Test number
    773386340881
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass35,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,973 miles
    Test number
    491531523960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,973 miles (+3,326)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,973 miles
    Test number
    853858950270
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass32,647 miles (+3,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,647 miles
    Test number
    327265591008
    • AdvisoryAll wiper blades getting tatty

  16. Pass29,278 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,278 miles
    Test number
    679508468553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,439 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,439 miles
    Test number
    438390995008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,015 miles (+2,691)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,015 miles
    Test number
    627011594034
    • NoteAll 4 tyers cracking on side walls

  19. Pass19,324 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,324 miles
    Test number
    189300883460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,863 miles (+3,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,863 miles
    Test number
    178331082016
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass12,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,418 miles
    Test number
    585952881005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VWP 738

What vehicle is registration VWP 738 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VWP 738 on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Mar 2008. 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 VWP 738 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VWP 738 is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on VWP 738?
The MOT on VWP 738 is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VWP 738 done?
VWP 738 was recorded at 65,565 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,537 miles a year.
Has VWP 738 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VWP 738 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on VWP 738 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 VWP 738 find?
VWP 738 passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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