1970 Aston Martin DBS 4.0L Petrol · VDF 444J
1970 Aston Martin DBS (4.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 1970. Recorded mileage 80,546 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN DBS
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VDF 444J Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2026
- 80,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VDF 444J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Aston Martin Dbs (VDF 444J) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated centre lock button missing (1.1.6 (d))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid weak stream (3.5 (a))”; “Steering wheel spokes likely to become detached (2.2.1 (c) (ii))”.
VDF 444J Mileage History
- 04/10/202279,512 mi
- 23/06/202579,972 mi+460 mi
- 14/10/202680,546 mi+574 mi
Average of roughly 257 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Aston Martin Aston Martin DBS
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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