Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR

Cream · Diesel · 1995 · 2,664 cc

WED 421MOT history

WED 421 is a cream diesel Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR first used on 1 Sept 1995. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 392,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
392,011 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WED 421
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Carbodies
Model
Taxi/hire CAR
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Sept 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WED 421 was last recorded at 392,011 miles on 29 May 2026, 343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2017: 39,348 miles, lower than 391,137 miles on 17 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
391,668 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
343 miles
Average per year
243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 392,011 miles
  • 2025 – 391,668 miles
  • 2024 – 391,606 miles
  • 2019 – 391,536 miles
  • 2018 – 391,520 miles
  • 2017 – 39,348 miles
  • 2016 – 391,137 miles
  • 2015 – 390,497 miles
  • 2014 – 390,377 miles
  • 2013 – 390,050 miles
  • 2012 – 389,770 miles
  • 2011 – 388,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass392,011 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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass392,011 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    392,011 miles
    Test number
    901929457556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass391,668 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    391,668 miles
    Test number
    312430345416
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass391,606 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    391,606 miles
    Test number
    431813463171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass391,536 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    391,536 miles
    Test number
    446244912927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass391,520 miles (+352,172)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    391,520 miles
    Test number
    362249457576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,348 miles (-351,789)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,348 miles
    Test number
    530293526805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass391,137 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    391,137 miles
    Test number
    983667342051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass390,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    390,497 miles
    Test number
    665867205018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail390,497 miles (+120)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    390,497 miles
    Test number
    259337905087
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass390,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    390,377 miles
    Test number
    426741194123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail390,377 miles (+327)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    390,377 miles
    Test number
    829901694192
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  12. Pass390,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    390,050 miles
    Test number
    636037113268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail390,050 miles (+280)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    390,050 miles
    Test number
    468845413250
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass389,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    389,770 miles
    Test number
    205010482488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail389,770 miles (+1,357)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    389,770 miles
    Test number
    767150682101
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass388,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    388,413 miles
    Test number
    547548221233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail388,413 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    388,413 miles
    Test number
    385682821470
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Questions about WED 421

What vehicle is registration WED 421 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WED 421 on a cream diesel Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR first used on 1 Sept 1995. 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 WED 421 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WED 421 is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on WED 421?
The MOT on WED 421 is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WED 421 done?
WED 421 was recorded at 392,011 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 243 miles a year.
Has WED 421 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WED 421 has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on WED 421 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on WED 421 find?
WED 421 passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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