Yes, WDW 823 is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 May 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for WDW 823?

The first MOT test for WDW 823 is due by 29 February 1964.

What is the recorded mileage of WDW 823?

The recorded mileage for WDW 823 is 8,871 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is WDW 823 ULEZ compliant?

No, WDW 823 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

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1961 Austin Sprite 0.9L Petrol · WDW 823

WDW 823

1961 Austin Sprite (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1961. Recorded mileage 8,871 miles. MOT status: Failed. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model: AUSTIN SPRITE
Year / Origin: 1961 · Exeter
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 8,871 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 0.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Failed

No test records found

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/05/2027

Mileage: 8,871 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1961
Engine: 948cc

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WDW 823 Key Findings

1 MOT test recorded
Latest MOT failed on 13/12/2021
8,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)

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WDW 823 MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 16:03

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1961 Austin Sprite (WDW 823) between December 2021 and December 2021.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 December 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud and nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))”.

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