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Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 1,598 cc

C8 VLXMOT history

C8 VLX is a blue petrol Vauxhall Cavalier first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 22,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
22,092 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 VLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Cavalier
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 VLX was last recorded at 22,092 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
21,844 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,092 miles
  • 2025 – 21,844 miles
  • 2023 – 21,446 miles
  • 2022 – 20,809 miles
  • 2021 – 19,793 miles
  • 2020 – 19,274 miles
  • 2019 – 19,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,092 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet blocked
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 5 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,092 miles (+248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    22,092 miles
    Test number
    783261770074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet blocked
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  2. Pass21,844 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    21,844 miles
    Test number
    435434637173
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail21,840 miles (+394)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,840 miles
    Test number
    206559552775
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass21,446 miles (+637)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    21,446 miles
    Test number
    791277750751
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass20,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    20,809 miles
    Test number
    583416133112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail20,809 miles (+1,016)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,809 miles
    Test number
    257997747393
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass19,793 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    19,793 miles
    Test number
    474613971961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,274 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    19,274 miles
    Test number
    738226582777
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Very slight (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass19,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,125 miles
    Test number
    337503587490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 VLX

Does C8 VLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 VLX is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 VLX?
The MOT on C8 VLX is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 VLX done?
C8 VLX was recorded at 22,092 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 404 miles a year.
Has C8 VLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 VLX has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 VLX 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 VLX find?
C8 VLX passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front washer jet blocked; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box; plastic sill covers fitted.

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