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Morgan Plus 4

Red · Petrol · 1979 · 1,999 cc

VWS 15MOT history

VWS 15 is a red petrol Morgan Plus 4 first used on 3 May 1979. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 62,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
62,234 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VWS 15
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1979
First used
3 May 1979
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VWS 15 was last recorded at 62,234 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,231 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,234 miles
  • 2021 – 61,742 miles
  • 2019 – 61,738 miles
  • 2018 – 61,602 miles
  • 2017 – 61,600 miles
  • 2016 – 61,599 miles
  • 2015 – 61,390 miles
  • 2014 – 61,110 miles
  • 2012 – 60,692 miles
  • 2011 – 60,682 miles
  • 2010 – 60,661 miles
  • 2009 – 60,444 miles
  • 2008 – 60,436 miles
  • 2007 – 58,536 miles
  • 2006 – 57,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,234 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,234 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,234 miles
    Test number
    737242825266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail62,231 miles (+489)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,231 miles
    Test number
    853464073374
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass61,742 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,742 miles
    Test number
    551596330566
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,738 miles (+136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,738 miles
    Test number
    382040269143
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass61,602 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,602 miles
    Test number
    515781448397
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,600 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,600 miles
    Test number
    722609314851
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

  7. Pass61,599 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,599 miles
    Test number
    179437528062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,596 miles (+206)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,596 miles
    Test number
    572663421819
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass61,390 miles (+280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,390 miles
    Test number
    747296405192
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail61,110 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,110 miles
    Test number
    526205014100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass61,110 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,110 miles
    Test number
    548655914175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,692 miles
    Test number
    716555542358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,692 miles (+10)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,692 miles
    Test number
    939545742307
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

  14. Pass60,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,682 miles
    Test number
    625753041391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,682 miles (+21)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,682 miles
    Test number
    475612441468
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass60,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,661 miles
    Test number
    493535590203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,661 miles (+217)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,661 miles
    Test number
    353911490292
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureParking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

  18. Pass60,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,444 miles
    Test number
    712600329235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,444 miles (+8)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,444 miles
    Test number
    171075819294
    • FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  20. Pass60,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    60,436 miles
    Test number
    372655538451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,436 miles (+1,900)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,436 miles
    Test number
    302876028466
    • FailureFront Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

  22. Pass58,536 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,536 miles
    Test number
    971190347216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,377 miles
    Test number
    762004536236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VWS 15

What vehicle is registration VWS 15 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VWS 15 on a red petrol Morgan Plus 4 first used on 3 May 1979. 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 VWS 15 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VWS 15 is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on VWS 15?
The MOT on VWS 15 is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VWS 15 done?
VWS 15 was recorded at 62,234 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 252 miles a year.
Has VWS 15 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VWS 15 has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on VWS 15 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 VWS 15 find?
VWS 15 passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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