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Vauxhall Meriva

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,364 cc

J8 DLKMOT history

J8 DLK is a black petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 28 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

J8 DLK black Vauxhall Meriva – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Meriva, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,334 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 DLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 DLK was last recorded at 79,334 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,308 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
4,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,334 miles
  • 2025 – 75,091 miles
  • 2024 – 70,597 miles
  • 2023 – 66,242 miles
  • 2022 – 63,129 miles
  • 2021 – 60,428 miles
  • 2020 – 57,083 miles
  • 2019 – 52,295 miles
  • 2018 – 48,443 miles
  • 2017 – 44,022 miles
  • 2016 – 39,154 miles
  • 2015 – 34,348 miles
  • 2014 – 28,811 miles
  • 2013 – 23,570 miles
  • 2012 – 18,477 miles
  • 2011 – 14,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,334 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,334 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,334 miles
    Test number
    924717029250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail79,308 miles (+4,217)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,308 miles
    Test number
    158080572459
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass75,091 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,091 miles
    Test number
    133965959459
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail75,068 miles (+4,471)1 dangerous6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,068 miles
    Test number
    893110806701
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass70,597 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,597 miles
    Test number
    701867124316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,522 miles (+4,280)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,522 miles
    Test number
    780088731176
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe into offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass66,242 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,242 miles
    Test number
    803461126818
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail66,196 miles (+3,067)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,196 miles
    Test number
    714523820284
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass63,129 miles (+2,701)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,129 miles
    Test number
    826383919665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded body (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass60,428 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,428 miles
    Test number
    406107877417
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail60,425 miles (+3,342)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,425 miles
    Test number
    357891408298
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front - Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass57,083 miles (+4,788)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,083 miles
    Test number
    914613118479
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass52,295 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,295 miles
    Test number
    908838411974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail52,295 miles (+3,852)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,295 miles
    Test number
    128776272914
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass48,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,443 miles
    Test number
    309043956456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail48,443 miles (+4,421)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,443 miles
    Test number
    898262540789
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass44,022 miles (+4,868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,022 miles
    Test number
    202386773091
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass39,154 miles (+4,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,154 miles
    Test number
    326507920710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly corroded

  19. Pass34,348 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,348 miles
    Test number
    568838125060
    • NoteCoolant leak

  20. Fail34,348 miles (+5,537)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,348 miles
    Test number
    716128025097
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Pass28,811 miles (+5,241)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,811 miles
    Test number
    448743644068
    • NoteBoth front tyre tread depths are wearing low
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are in a poor corroded condition
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perishing and starting to split slightly

  22. Pass23,570 miles (+5,093)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,570 miles
    Test number
    509954543019
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAll brake discs look to be worn and in slightly poor condition

  23. Pass18,477 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    18,477 miles
    Test number
    126246742415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    14,497 miles
    Test number
    395618931096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 DLK

Does J8 DLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 DLK is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 DLK?
The MOT on J8 DLK is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 DLK done?
J8 DLK was recorded at 79,334 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,298 miles a year.
Has J8 DLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 DLK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 DLK 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 J8 DLK find?
J8 DLK passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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