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Vauxhall Adam

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,398 cc

L18 YHGMOT history

L18 YHG is a red petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 21 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

L18 YHG red Vauxhall Adam – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Adam, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,274 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Adam
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YHG was last recorded at 86,274 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 11,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,070 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
11,204 miles
Average per year
6,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,274 miles
  • 2025 – 75,070 miles
  • 2024 – 65,922 miles
  • 2023 – 57,969 miles
  • 2022 – 50,648 miles
  • 2021 – 47,089 miles
  • 2020 – 42,986 miles
  • 2019 – 37,516 miles
  • 2018 – 31,021 miles
  • 2017 – 24,222 miles
  • 2016 – 18,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,274 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,274 miles (+11,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,274 miles
    Test number
    741527116071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass75,070 miles (+9,148)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    75,070 miles
    Test number
    190356087108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,922 miles
    Test number
    431262146933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,922 miles (+7,953)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,922 miles
    Test number
    569330545228
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. Pass57,969 miles (+7,321)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,969 miles
    Test number
    774695196264
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass50,648 miles (+3,559)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,648 miles
    Test number
    606640422109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass47,089 miles (+4,103)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    47,089 miles
    Test number
    897788557332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass42,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,986 miles
    Test number
    213212587669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail42,986 miles (+5,470)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,986 miles
    Test number
    558879047243
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass37,516 miles (+6,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,516 miles
    Test number
    932050207541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass31,021 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,021 miles
    Test number
    636723863239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,222 miles (+6,114)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    24,222 miles
    Test number
    379861117052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,108 miles
    Test number
    941317670198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 YHG

Does L18 YHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 YHG is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 YHG?
The MOT on L18 YHG is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 YHG done?
L18 YHG was recorded at 86,274 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 6,840 miles a year.
Has L18 YHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YHG has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 YHG 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 YHG find?
L18 YHG passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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