2015 Nissan Pulsar 1.2L Petrol · DU65 VTM
2015 Nissan Pulsar (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 41,818 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PULSAR
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU65 VTM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 41,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU65 VTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Nissan Pulsar (DU65 VTM) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
DU65 VTM Mileage History
- 15/08/202329,849 mi
- 14/08/202430,558 mi+709 mi
- 22/08/202538,027 mi+7,469 mi
- 31/08/202641,818 mi+3,791 mi
- 02/09/202641,818 mi
Average of roughly 3,923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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