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Honda Accord

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,850 cc

Y229 VBLMOT history

Y229 VBL is a black petrol Honda Accord first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 75,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2026
Mileage
75,501 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 VBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Accord
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,850 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 VBL was last recorded at 75,501 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 8,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,097 miles · 27 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,404 miles
Average per year
2,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,501 miles
  • 2024 – 67,097 miles
  • 2023 – 61,737 miles
  • 2022 – 56,347 miles
  • 2021 – 48,817 miles
  • 2020 – 46,862 miles
  • 2019 – 46,340 miles
  • 2018 – 45,850 miles
  • 2017 – 44,898 miles
  • 2016 – 44,088 miles
  • 2015 – 43,092 miles
  • 2014 – 41,945 miles
  • 2013 – 40,481 miles
  • 2012 – 38,823 miles
  • 2011 – 36,620 miles
  • 2010 – 35,115 miles
  • 2009 – 33,185 miles
  • 2008 – 31,808 miles
  • 2007 – 30,468 miles
  • 2006 – 28,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,501 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,501 miles (+8,404)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,501 miles
    Test number
    486109624165
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass67,097 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    595138535716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,737 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,737 miles
    Test number
    919206901401
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail61,736 miles (+5,389)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,736 miles
    Test number
    860380076398
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass56,347 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,347 miles
    Test number
    861547076288
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail56,321 miles (+571)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,321 miles
    Test number
    682233162500
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail55,750 miles (+6,933)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,750 miles
    Test number
    229587402193
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame mount bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass48,817 miles (+1,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    48,817 miles
    Test number
    742321943401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass46,862 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,862 miles
    Test number
    866239961422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,340 miles (+490)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,340 miles
    Test number
    649486211317
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass45,850 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,850 miles
    Test number
    387556819686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,825 miles (+927)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,825 miles
    Test number
    614199184137
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

  13. Pass44,898 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,898 miles
    Test number
    360209645652
    • AdvisoryN\s\r tyre cracks outer wall

  14. Fail44,897 miles (+809)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,897 miles
    Test number
    479892613775
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass44,088 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,088 miles
    Test number
    876964477778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,092 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,092 miles
    Test number
    218736755163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,945 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,945 miles
    Test number
    266250674428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,481 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,481 miles
    Test number
    285878873493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,823 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,823 miles
    Test number
    285567972135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,620 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,620 miles
    Test number
    198413071134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,115 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,115 miles
    Test number
    933271460120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,185 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,185 miles
    Test number
    754107379142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,808 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,808 miles
    Test number
    123996478148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,468 miles (+1,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,468 miles
    Test number
    653739477113
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass28,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,782 miles
    Test number
    842994866101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 VBL

Does Y229 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 VBL expired on 26 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 VBL?
The MOT on Y229 VBL expired on 26 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 VBL done?
Y229 VBL was recorded at 75,501 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 2,444 miles a year.
Has Y229 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 VBL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y229 VBL 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 Y229 VBL find?
Y229 VBL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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