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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 998 cc

X801 VLSMOT history

X801 VLS is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 5 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

X801 VLS blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,483 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X801 VLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X801 VLS was last recorded at 119,483 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,483 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,483 miles
  • 2025 – 89,942 miles
  • 2024 – 72,780 miles
  • 2023 – 66,537 miles
  • 2022 – 62,306 miles
  • 2021 – 59,744 miles
  • 2019 – 56,788 miles
  • 2018 – 53,464 miles
  • 2017 – 48,800 miles
  • 2016 – 44,251 miles
  • 2015 – 44,053 miles
  • 2014 – 43,265 miles
  • 2013 – 43,040 miles
  • 2012 – 42,539 miles
  • 2011 – 42,055 miles
  • 2010 – 41,379 miles
  • 2009 – 40,397 miles
  • 2008 – 39,868 miles
  • 2007 – 38,647 miles
  • 2006 – 30,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,483 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,483 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    119,483 miles
    Test number
    520652231558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Fail119,483 miles (+29,541)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,483 miles
    Test number
    660736529121
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass89,942 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,942 miles
    Test number
    156695621351
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail89,942 miles (+17,162)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,942 miles
    Test number
    401146422363
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass72,780 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,780 miles
    Test number
    188071305182
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail72,768 miles (+6,231)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,768 miles
    Test number
    849534637641
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass66,537 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,537 miles
    Test number
    894955973454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail66,537 miles (+4,231)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,537 miles
    Test number
    356255232982
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass62,306 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,306 miles
    Test number
    336928433188
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail62,306 miles (+2,562)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,306 miles
    Test number
    915141303708
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass59,744 miles (+2,956)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,744 miles
    Test number
    226534313487
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass56,788 miles (+3,324)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,788 miles
    Test number
    117341453739
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass53,464 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,464 miles
    Test number
    654490054627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,800 miles (+4,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,800 miles
    Test number
    937567209462
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass44,251 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,251 miles
    Test number
    968014816306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,053 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,053 miles
    Test number
    430487517908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,265 miles (+225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,265 miles
    Test number
    236884344275
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass43,040 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,040 miles
    Test number
    695274953279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,539 miles (+484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,539 miles
    Test number
    226975232288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  20. Pass42,055 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    695813741299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,379 miles (+982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,379 miles
    Test number
    823621860257
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  22. Pass40,397 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,397 miles
    Test number
    810614959270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,868 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,868 miles
    Test number
    723980458271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,647 miles (+8,142)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,647 miles
    Test number
    663004467275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,505 miles
    Test number
    212505396427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,505 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,505 miles
    Test number
    510475596152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about X801 VLS

Does X801 VLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X801 VLS is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X801 VLS?
The MOT on X801 VLS 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 X801 VLS done?
X801 VLS was recorded at 119,483 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,513 miles a year.
Has X801 VLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X801 VLS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X801 VLS 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 X801 VLS find?
X801 VLS passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 3 more.

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