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Y502 VBS

2001 Chevrolet Tahoe

Black Petrol 5327cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

221,465 mi
Last recorded221,465 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 VBS
MakeChevrolet
ModelTahoe
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,327cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 221,465 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 218,252 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 215,113 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 211,170 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 208,465 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 208,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking on master cylinder assembly (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 200,571 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 195,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 194,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 194,279 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 13 Nov 2017 185,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 173,933 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 18 Oct 2016 173,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 160,848 miles

slight play in rack ends

Fail 7 Oct 2015 160,831 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in rack ends

Pass 29 Oct 2014 146,028 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 146,028 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 130,839 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 128,152 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 119,335 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 116,514 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 110,209 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 110,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 99,105 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 99,105 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Tahoe?

Based on 743 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
4,381
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
parking brake recording little or no effort 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 11
Registration plate lamp not working 9
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Y502 VBS is a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe in Black with a 5,327cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Tahoe fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y502 VBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Tahoe typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Chevrolet Tahoe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y502 VBS is a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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