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Nissan Qashqai

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,461 cc

Y18 RLWMOT history

Y18 RLW is a black diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 4 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 164,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

Y18 RLW black Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
164,570 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 RLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 RLW was last recorded at 164,570 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 7,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,661 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,909 miles
Average per year
9,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,570 miles
  • 2025 – 156,661 miles
  • 2024 – 152,131 miles
  • 2023 – 147,427 miles
  • 2022 – 140,639 miles
  • 2021 – 132,746 miles
  • 2020 – 127,476 miles
  • 2019 – 122,721 miles
  • 2018 – 114,821 miles
  • 2017 – 102,517 miles
  • 2016 – 82,226 miles
  • 2015 – 63,394 miles
  • 2014 – 47,978 miles
  • 2013 – 40,511 miles
  • 2012 – 34,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,570 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,570 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    164,570 miles
    Test number
    688804090319
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Fail164,570 miles (+7,909)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,570 miles
    Test number
    340297161577
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  3. Pass156,661 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    156,661 miles
    Test number
    579070029474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,660 miles (+116)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,660 miles
    Test number
    178930686334
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail156,544 miles (+4,413)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,544 miles
    Test number
    454980983419
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass152,131 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    152,131 miles
    Test number
    646870447639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail152,131 miles (+4,704)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,131 miles
    Test number
    725522125704
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,427 miles (+6,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    147,427 miles
    Test number
    577817088487
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear back box heat shield insecure

  9. Pass140,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    140,639 miles
    Test number
    333020002403
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail140,639 miles (+7,893)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,639 miles
    Test number
    122764213246
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass132,746 miles (+5,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,746 miles
    Test number
    960740865513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass127,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,476 miles
    Test number
    800504554126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,476 miles (+4,755)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,476 miles
    Test number
    845681490465
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass122,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,721 miles
    Test number
    552023672631
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail122,721 miles (+7,900)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,721 miles
    Test number
    783152957274
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working no water in bottle (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass114,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,821 miles
    Test number
    277533161342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,821 miles (+12,304)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,821 miles
    Test number
    656556548545
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  18. Pass102,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,517 miles
    Test number
    105746712890
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail102,517 miles (+20,291)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,517 miles
    Test number
    981431022587
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass82,226 miles (+18,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,226 miles
    Test number
    249077537875
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass63,394 miles (+15,416)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,394 miles
    Test number
    649013485132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearring on shoulders

  22. Pass47,978 miles (+7,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,978 miles
    Test number
    336735084117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass40,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,511 miles
    Test number
    899973103229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,511 miles (+6,226)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,511 miles
    Test number
    907093203227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass34,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,285 miles
    Test number
    768275502251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail34,285 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,285 miles
    Test number
    535965902246
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y18 RLW

Does Y18 RLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 RLW is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 RLW?
The MOT on Y18 RLW is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 RLW done?
Y18 RLW was recorded at 164,570 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 9,300 miles a year.
Has Y18 RLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 RLW has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 RLW 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 Y18 RLW find?
Y18 RLW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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