VSY653 - AUSTIN A35
MOT: ExemptGB
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The Austin A35, often referred to simply as the A35, is a compact British car produced by the Austin Motor Company during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Renowned for its affordability and practicality, the A35 was introduced in 1956 as a successor to earlier models, embodying Austin’s commitment to economical motoring. Manufactured in the UK, this small car featured a modest yet efficient engine, making it popular among urban drivers and first-time car owners. Its lightweight design and straightforward engineering contributed to its reputation for reliability and ease of maintenance. The Austin A35 remains a notable example of post-war British automotive manufacturing, appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts for its simplicity and historical significance.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
This Austin A35, registration VSY653, was manufactured in 1957 and first registered in July of the same year. It features a maroon exterior and is equipped with a 948cc petrol engine. The vehicle is MOT exempt and has a current MOT valid until 24 February 2023, with the latest test conducted on 25 February 2022. It has recorded a mileage of 94,720 miles. The car is currently taxed. No advisory notes were recorded during the latest MOT test. Overall, it is a vintage vehicle with a documented history and valid roadworthiness status.
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Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
11
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 25 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,720 mi
Expires: 24 February 2023
Passed - 06 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,495 mi
Expires: 24 January 2022
Passed - 25 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,965 mi
Expires: 24 January 2021
Failed - 17 June 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,960 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 01 June 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,444 mi
Expires: 26 June 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 27 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,976 mi
Expires: 26 June 2018
Failed - 31 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,974 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lift In King Pin
Passed - 27 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,500 mi
Expires: 26 May 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Advisory all tyre deteroated
Passed - 20 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,879 mi
Expires: 19 May 2016
Failed - 18 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,879 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 13 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,854 mi
Expires: 12 February 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Failed - 10 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,854 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
- Major Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Major Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Major Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Major Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- Major Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Passed - 06 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,404 mi
Expires: 05 February 2014
Failed - 01 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,404 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
- Major Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Major Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Major Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Major Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Major Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 20 December 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,085 mi
Expires: 19 December 2012
Failed - 14 December 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,085 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Major Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Major Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Major Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 14 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,832 mi
Expires: 25 January 2012
Failed - 06 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,832 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Major Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- Major Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Passed - 22 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,464 mi
Expires: 25 January 2011
Failed - 14 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,464 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- Major Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Major Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Major Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Major Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed - 26 January 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,331 mi
Expires: 25 January 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- Advisory Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Failed - 14 January 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,321 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- Advisory Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Failed - 17 January 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,028 mi
Passed - 17 January 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,028 mi
Expires: 22 January 2009
Passed - 23 January 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,562 mi
Expires: 22 January 2008
Failed - 02 January 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,652 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Major Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for VSY653?
This vehicle is MOT exempt.
What is the tax status of VSY653?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2026.
What are the specifications of VSY653?
This is a 1957 AUSTIN A35 in Maroon. It runs on Petrol with a 948cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of VSY653?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.