The road tax status for VDP 2 is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for VDP 2?

The MOT for VDP 2 is valid and due for renewal on or before 31 March 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of VDP 2?

The recorded mileage for VDP 2 is 3,685 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is VDP 2 ULEZ compliant?

No, VDP 2 does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1956 MG A 1.5L Petrol · VDP 2

VDP 2

1956 MG A (1.5L, petrol). First registered 15/11/1956. Recorded mileage 3,685 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MG A
Year / Origin: 1956 · Worcester
MOT Status: Valid until 31/03/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 3,685 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 3,685 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1956
Engine: 1489cc

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VDP 2 Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2024
3,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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VDP 2 Mileage History

31/03/20092 mi
14/04/20092 mi
20/04/20102 mi
30/04/20102 mi
07/09/2012164 mi+162 mi
28/06/2013233 mi+69 mi
17/06/20141,029 mi+796 mi
01/06/20151,779 mi+750 mi
17/06/20162,322 mi+543 mi
04/05/2018136 mi-2,186 mi
02/04/20243,685 mi+3,549 mi

Average of roughly 245 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

VDP 2 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 19:48

MOT Analysis

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11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1956 Mg A (VDP 2) between March 2009 and April 2024.

The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.

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