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Vauxhall Adam

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,229 cc

L18 YLSMOT history

L18 YLS is a grey petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 17 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 70,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

L18 YLS grey Vauxhall Adam – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
70,569 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Adam
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L18 YLS was last recorded at 70,569 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 3,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,183 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,386 miles
Average per year
5,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,569 miles
  • 2025 – 67,183 miles
  • 2024 – 55,479 miles
  • 2023 – 48,074 miles
  • 2022 – 42,428 miles
  • 2021 – 36,328 miles
  • 2019 – 27,456 miles
  • 2018 – 22,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,569 miles
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,569 miles (+3,386)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,569 miles
    Test number
    451953333895
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass67,183 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,183 miles
    Test number
    604880801285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,105 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    62,105 miles
    Test number
    867777495468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,096 miles (+6,617)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,096 miles
    Test number
    940042433427
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass55,479 miles (+7,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,479 miles
    Test number
    763500247387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass48,074 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    48,074 miles
    Test number
    662033453907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,056 miles (+5,628)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,056 miles
    Test number
    751833583915
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass42,428 miles (+6,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    42,428 miles
    Test number
    980135566056
    • 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))
  9. Pass36,328 miles (+8,872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,328 miles
    Test number
    510043926950
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  10. Pass27,456 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,456 miles
    Test number
    477845739563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    22,452 miles
    Test number
    478805488183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 YLS

Does L18 YLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 YLS is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 YLS?
The MOT on L18 YLS is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 YLS done?
L18 YLS was recorded at 70,569 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 5,701 miles a year.
Has L18 YLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YLS has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 YLS 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 YLS find?
L18 YLS failed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect: front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on near side.

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