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Vauxhall Adam

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,398 cc

5 JOYMOT history

5 JOY is a red petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 31 Jan 2014. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 43,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

5 JOY red Vauxhall Adam – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Adam, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
43,560 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5 JOY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Adam
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

5 JOY was last recorded at 43,560 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 19,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
24,295 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
19,265 miles
Average per year
4,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,560 miles
  • 2024 – 24,295 miles
  • 2023 – 21,934 miles
  • 2022 – 19,087 miles
  • 2021 – 15,825 miles
  • 2020 – 14,425 miles
  • 2019 – 11,435 miles
  • 2018 – 9,425 miles
  • 2017 – 7,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,560 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side wall damage has be glued
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a blade in the edge of tread, not sure if its through to puncture
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (215/45 r17) (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,560 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    43,560 miles
    Test number
    362265171137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side wall damage has be glued
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a blade in the edge of tread, not sure if its through to puncture
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (215/45 r17) (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail43,560 miles (+19,265)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,560 miles
    Test number
    271479164764
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side wall damage has be glued
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a blade in the edge of tread, not sure if its through to puncture
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (215/45 r17) (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass24,295 miles (+2,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    24,295 miles
    Test number
    794082361657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass21,934 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    21,934 miles
    Test number
    472782788496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,087 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    19,087 miles
    Test number
    617249354328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    15,825 miles
    Test number
    503504485639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail15,825 miles (+1,400)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,825 miles
    Test number
    489548742511
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section with lambda senor (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  8. Pass14,425 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    14,425 miles
    Test number
    429684565076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,692 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    13,692 miles
    Test number
    558691495918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass11,435 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    11,435 miles
    Test number
    835638448616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,425 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    9,425 miles
    Test number
    860816418811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass7,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    7,270 miles
    Test number
    433188104787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5 JOY

What vehicle is registration 5 JOY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5 JOY on a red petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 31 Jan 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 5 JOY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 5 JOY expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 5 JOY?
The MOT on 5 JOY expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 5 JOY done?
5 JOY was recorded at 43,560 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 4,180 miles a year.
Has 5 JOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5 JOY has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 5 JOY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 5 JOY find?
5 JOY passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front side wall damage has be glued; nearside rear tyre has a blade in the edge of tread, not sure if its through to puncture; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (215/45 r17).

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