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V12 VCR

2009 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,405 mi
Last recorded46,405 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin Dbs21,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 VCR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 46,405 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 44,706 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 44,706 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking from blead nipple (retighten for mot and pressure test) (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 44,654 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 41,644 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 39,948 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 39,948 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 39,578 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 39,063 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 38,621 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 38,207 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 37,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,651 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 23,860 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,505 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,026 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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V12 VCR is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 21,421 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V12 VCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 17 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V12 VCR registered?

V12 VCR is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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