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Vauxhall Meriva

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,398 cc

L18 NVGMOT history

L18 NVG is a white petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 13 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 39,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L18 NVG white Vauxhall Meriva – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Meriva, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
39,719 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 NVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 NVG was last recorded at 39,719 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 1,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,915 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,804 miles
Average per year
3,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,719 miles
  • 2025 – 37,915 miles
  • 2024 – 33,320 miles
  • 2023 – 24,980 miles
  • 2022 – 17,860 miles
  • 2021 – 16,606 miles
  • 2020 – 15,101 miles
  • 2019 – 14,012 miles
  • 2018 – 12,629 miles
  • 2017 – 11,470 miles
  • 2016 – 9,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,719 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower suspension arm corroding
  • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear suspension coil spring corroding
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread depth getting low and perishing on tread and side walls
  • AdvisoryRear brake disks slight lip / wear

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.

  • Offside front lower suspension arm corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear brake pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,719 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    39,719 miles
    Test number
    865520480459
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower suspension arm corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear suspension coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread depth getting low and perishing on tread and side walls
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks slight lip / wear

  2. Fail39,719 miles (+1,804)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,719 miles
    Test number
    436456629566
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower suspension arm corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear suspension coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread depth getting low and perishing on tread and side walls
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks slight lip / wear

  3. Pass37,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    37,915 miles
    Test number
    711233836907
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  4. Fail37,915 miles (+4,595)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,915 miles
    Test number
    316990453123
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread depth low and wearing on shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  5. Pass33,320 miles (+8,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    33,320 miles
    Test number
    998981684084
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm corroding

  6. Pass24,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    24,980 miles
    Test number
    583585959308
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail24,980 miles (+7,120)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,980 miles
    Test number
    979837971664
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass17,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    17,860 miles
    Test number
    340438553238
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail17,860 miles (+1,254)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,860 miles
    Test number
    241632260077
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass16,606 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    16,606 miles
    Test number
    965429367119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail16,606 miles (+1,505)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,606 miles
    Test number
    426611202433
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass15,101 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    15,101 miles
    Test number
    340547985595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,012 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    14,012 miles
    Test number
    873054274280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,629 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    12,629 miles
    Test number
    605414348599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,470 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    11,470 miles
    Test number
    833458357543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    9,630 miles
    Test number
    320389880335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 NVG

Does L18 NVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 NVG is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 NVG?
The MOT on L18 NVG is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 NVG done?
L18 NVG was recorded at 39,719 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 3,039 miles a year.
Has L18 NVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 NVG has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 NVG 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 L18 NVG find?
L18 NVG passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside and offside front lower suspension arm corroding; offside front and nearside rear suspension coil spring corroding; offside front tyre tread depth getting low and perishing on tread and side walls, and 1 more.

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