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Vauxhall Adam

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,229 cc

C8 LWAMOT history

C8 LWA is a red petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 18 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 82,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

C8 LWA red Vauxhall Adam – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Adam, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,969 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Adam
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
18 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LWA was last recorded at 82,969 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 8,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,317 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,652 miles
Average per year
7,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,969 miles
  • 2025 – 74,317 miles
  • 2024 – 66,719 miles
  • 2023 – 54,041 miles
  • 2022 – 45,393 miles
  • 2021 – 40,088 miles
  • 2020 – 36,164 miles
  • 2019 – 29,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,969 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,969 miles (+8,652)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,969 miles
    Test number
    852429382188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,317 miles
    Test number
    114056499922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail74,317 miles (+7,598)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,317 miles
    Test number
    742751832698
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass66,719 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    66,719 miles
    Test number
    403593257394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,713 miles (+12,672)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,713 miles
    Test number
    730687202577
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass54,041 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    54,041 miles
    Test number
    676354426469
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Fail53,951 miles (+8,558)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,951 miles
    Test number
    818491389674
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass45,393 miles (+5,305)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    45,393 miles
    Test number
    582681616207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,088 miles (+3,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    40,088 miles
    Test number
    265883410869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass36,164 miles (+6,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    36,164 miles
    Test number
    397031537291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass29,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    29,490 miles
    Test number
    583256723821
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about C8 LWA

Does C8 LWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LWA is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 LWA?
The MOT on C8 LWA is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LWA done?
C8 LWA was recorded at 82,969 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 7,556 miles a year.
Has C8 LWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LWA has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 LWA 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 C8 LWA find?
C8 LWA passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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