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Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,598 cc

C6 VMGMOT history

C6 VMG is a blue petrol Vauxhall Cavalier first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
161,535 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 VMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Cavalier
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 VMG was last recorded at 161,535 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 12,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,307 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,228 miles
Average per year
4,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,535 miles
  • 2024 – 149,307 miles
  • 2022 – 128,505 miles
  • 2021 – 125,912 miles
  • 2020 – 123,516 miles
  • 2019 – 121,927 miles
  • 2018 – 118,522 miles
  • 2017 – 114,651 miles
  • 2016 – 111,190 miles
  • 2015 – 108,300 miles
  • 2014 – 104,391 miles
  • 2013 – 102,216 miles
  • 2012 – 100,410 miles
  • 2011 – 98,171 miles
  • 2010 – 95,541 miles
  • 2009 – 92,545 miles
  • 2008 – 88,820 miles
  • 2007 – 84,920 miles
  • 2006 – 80,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,535 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,535 miles (+12,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    161,535 miles
    Test number
    757533206345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass149,307 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    149,307 miles
    Test number
    984834765501
    • Advisory1991 engine fitted
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel pipe corroded on rear by fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail149,307 miles (+15,269)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,307 miles
    Test number
    674664354937
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both incorrect image (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Advisory1991 engine fitted
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel pipe corroded on rear by fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,038 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,038 miles
    Test number
    718028490919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,505 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,505 miles
    Test number
    475795393819
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail128,505 miles (+16)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,505 miles
    Test number
    252600669242
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail128,489 miles (+2,577)6 major1 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,489 miles
    Test number
    846327552169
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Pan (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  8. Pass125,912 miles (+2,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,912 miles
    Test number
    925887098550
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass123,516 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,516 miles
    Test number
    466259792594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,927 miles
    Test number
    283761976757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,927 miles (+3,405)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,927 miles
    Test number
    555785511035
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  12. Pass118,522 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,522 miles
    Test number
    221471921348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,651 miles
    Test number
    779228695694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,651 miles (+3,461)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,651 miles
    Test number
    411700897717
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass111,190 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,190 miles
    Test number
    598873418375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,300 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,300 miles
    Test number
    454343011182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,391 miles (+13)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,391 miles
    Test number
    378132864404
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFuel pipes slightly corroded

  18. Fail104,378 miles (+2,162)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,378 miles
    Test number
    926771564249
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFuel pipes slightly corroded

  19. Pass102,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,216 miles
    Test number
    825923763216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail102,216 miles (+1,806)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,216 miles
    Test number
    728291463211
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass100,410 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,410 miles
    Test number
    365153162491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,171 miles (+2,630)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,171 miles
    Test number
    367309641263
    • NoteFuel lines corroded

  23. Pass95,541 miles (+2,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,541 miles
    Test number
    712480460251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass92,545 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    92,545 miles
    Test number
    251500769221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass88,820 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    88,820 miles
    Test number
    212082668265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,920 miles (+4,241)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,920 miles
    Test number
    214492467247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass80,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    80,679 miles
    Test number
    161714966216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 VMG

Does C6 VMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 VMG is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 VMG?
The MOT on C6 VMG is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 VMG done?
C6 VMG was recorded at 161,535 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,158 miles a year.
Has C6 VMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 VMG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on C6 VMG 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 C6 VMG find?
C6 VMG passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump.

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