Mitsubishi Shogun
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 3,200 cc
W228 VRDMOT history
W228 VRD is a blue diesel Mitsubishi Shogun first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 175,501 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 175,501 mi
- At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,390 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W228 VRD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Shogun
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
W228 VRD was last recorded at 175,501 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,451 miles · 19 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 50 miles
- Average per year
- 5,390 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 175,501 miles
- 2024 – 174,137 miles
- 2018 – 173,761 miles
- 2017 – 173,214 miles
- 2016 – 170,469 miles
- 2015 – 167,918 miles
- 2014 – 165,742 miles
- 2013 – 153,444 miles
- 2012 – 138,892 miles
- 2011 – 131,604 miles
- 2010 – 125,372 miles
- 2009 – 118,057 miles
- 2008 – 101,580 miles
- 2007 – 85,895 miles
- 2006 – 71,631 miles
- 2005 – 68,211 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,501 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBody filler may have been used underside repairs
- AdvisoryCorrosion to various underside areas/components
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.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear under body corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Under vehicle oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,501 miles (+50)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 175,501 miles
- Test number
- 229259776670
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBody filler may have been used underside repairs
- AdvisoryCorrosion to various underside areas/components
Fail175,451 miles (+1,314)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,451 miles
- Test number
- 131017523542
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParts of vehicle underside repaired but body-filler may have been used
- AdvisoryVehicle underside corrosion to various areas /components
Pass174,137 miles (+376)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 174,137 miles
- Test number
- 991357637718
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParts of vehicle underside repaired and covered with underseal and body-filler may have been used
- AdvisoryVehicle underside corrosion to various areas/components.
Pass173,761 miles (+547)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 173,761 miles
- Test number
- 264539768053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,214 miles (+2,745)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 173,214 miles
- Test number
- 459005747601
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass170,469 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 170,469 miles
- Test number
- 185203135105
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear under body corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle oil leak
Fail170,469 miles (+2,551)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,469 miles
- Test number
- 956176330358
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear under body corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle oil leak
Pass167,918 miles (+2,176)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 167,918 miles
- Test number
- 485035525120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,742 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 165,742 miles
- Test number
- 596438624199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to the min legal limit
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn bald inside edge and close to the min limit in centre
Fail165,742 miles (+12,298)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,742 miles
- Test number
- 499051824158
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to the min legal limit
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn bald inside edge and close to the min limit in centre
Pass153,444 miles (+14,552)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2014
- Odometer
- 153,444 miles
- Test number
- 128234523141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,892 miles (+7,288)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2013
- Odometer
- 138,892 miles
- Test number
- 288152512107
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass131,604 miles (+6,232)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2012
- Odometer
- 131,604 miles
- Test number
- 227407821115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,372 miles (+7,315)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 125,372 miles
- Test number
- 942048620157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,057 miles (+16,477)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2010
- Odometer
- 118,057 miles
- Test number
- 683983439157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,580 miles (+15,685)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2009
- Odometer
- 101,580 miles
- Test number
- 454557038124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,895 miles (+14,264)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 85,895 miles
- Test number
- 973047437149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,631 miles (+3,420)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2007
- Odometer
- 71,631 miles
- Test number
- 501506836121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,211 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 68,211 miles
- Test number
- 332709045418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W228 VRD
- Does W228 VRD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W228 VRD expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W228 VRD?
- The MOT on W228 VRD expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W228 VRD done?
- W228 VRD was recorded at 175,501 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 5,390 miles a year.
- Has W228 VRD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W228 VRD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on W228 VRD 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 W228 VRD find?
- W228 VRD passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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