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Chevrolet Captiva

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

FH08 VAJMOT history

FH08 VAJ is a black diesel Chevrolet Captiva first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
120,105 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FH08 VAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Captiva
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

FH08 VAJ was last recorded at 120,105 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 4,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,862 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,243 miles
Average per year
6,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,105 miles
  • 2025 – 115,862 miles
  • 2024 – 111,749 miles
  • 2023 – 107,636 miles
  • 2022 – 102,174 miles
  • 2021 – 93,792 miles
  • 2020 – 87,461 miles
  • 2019 – 80,260 miles
  • 2018 – 72,646 miles
  • 2017 – 63,873 miles
  • 2016 – 55,938 miles
  • 2015 – 48,128 miles
  • 2014 – 40,403 miles
  • 2013 – 33,365 miles
  • 2012 – 25,312 miles
  • 2011 – 19,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,105 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to upper limit (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play To upper limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to upper limit (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,105 miles (+4,243)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,105 miles
    Test number
    730313226403
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to upper limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play To upper limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to upper limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass115,862 miles (+4,113)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,862 miles
    Test number
    918679221043
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (leaking to the upper limit) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cracked and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Most arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,749 miles
    Test number
    282209084160
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,749 miles (+4,113)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,749 miles
    Test number
    649913193595
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,636 miles (+5,462)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,636 miles
    Test number
    746085484459
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,174 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,174 miles
    Test number
    366665460165
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail102,170 miles (+8,378)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,170 miles
    Test number
    601453793604
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass93,792 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,792 miles
    Test number
    575359975591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,461 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,461 miles
    Test number
    438474005010
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding

  10. Fail87,459 miles (+7,199)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,459 miles
    Test number
    802815481753
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding

  11. Pass80,260 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,260 miles
    Test number
    210057757114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,250 miles (+7,604)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,250 miles
    Test number
    969671867591
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass72,646 miles (+141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,646 miles
    Test number
    673658704435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail72,505 miles (+8,632)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,505 miles
    Test number
    349801649048
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass63,873 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,873 miles
    Test number
    519365113545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail63,873 miles (+7,935)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,873 miles
    Test number
    567901318958
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,938 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,938 miles
    Test number
    623035991822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryTyre valve deteriorating , nearside rear
    • AdvisoryTyre valve deteriorating , offside rear

  18. Fail55,938 miles (+7,810)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,938 miles
    Test number
    839403429251
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryTyre valve deteriorating , nearside rear
    • AdvisoryTyre valve deteriorating , offside rear

  19. Pass48,128 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,128 miles
    Test number
    995226037959
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail48,126 miles (+7,723)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,126 miles
    Test number
    420909440686
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass40,403 miles (+7,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,403 miles
    Test number
    359964354288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass33,365 miles (+8,053)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,365 miles
    Test number
    717063853279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,312 miles
    Test number
    589062942254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,312 miles (+5,873)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,312 miles
    Test number
    748232642246
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  25. Pass19,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,439 miles
    Test number
    619262851233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FH08 VAJ

Does FH08 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FH08 VAJ expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FH08 VAJ?
The MOT on FH08 VAJ expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FH08 VAJ done?
FH08 VAJ was recorded at 120,105 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,700 miles a year.
Has FH08 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FH08 VAJ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on FH08 VAJ 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 FH08 VAJ find?
FH08 VAJ failed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened; offside front seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm, and 12 more.

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