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Vauxhall Meriva

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,364 cc

L1 DCVMOT history

L1 DCV is a silver petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 16 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L1 DCV silver Vauxhall Meriva – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Meriva, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
165,320 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 DCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 DCV was last recorded at 165,320 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 8,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,170 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,150 miles
Average per year
9,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,320 miles
  • 2025 – 157,170 miles
  • 2024 – 148,069 miles
  • 2023 – 140,810 miles
  • 2022 – 132,547 miles
  • 2021 – 123,652 miles
  • 2020 – 115,308 miles
  • 2019 – 105,397 miles
  • 2018 – 92,866 miles
  • 2017 – 79,089 miles
  • 2016 – 66,397 miles
  • 2015 – 55,085 miles
  • 2014 – 44,268 miles
  • 2013 – 35,581 miles
  • 2012 – 25,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,320 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror cover damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Outer mirror cover damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,320 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    165,320 miles
    Test number
    630458470814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail165,319 miles (+8,149)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,319 miles
    Test number
    749158225216
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass157,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,170 miles
    Test number
    411007347757
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer mirror cover damaged

  4. Fail157,170 miles (+9,101)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,170 miles
    Test number
    324972133819
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer mirror cover damaged

  5. Pass148,069 miles (+7,259)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,069 miles
    Test number
    762375086767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,810 miles (+8,263)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,810 miles
    Test number
    855191330364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,547 miles (+8,895)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,547 miles
    Test number
    795495387366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,652 miles (+8,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,652 miles
    Test number
    369273457152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,308 miles
    Test number
    203582098874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,308 miles (+9,911)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,308 miles
    Test number
    499551546646
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass105,397 miles (+12,531)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,397 miles
    Test number
    498867796916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,866 miles (+13,777)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,866 miles
    Test number
    508751204628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,089 miles (+12,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,089 miles
    Test number
    301363847650
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass66,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,397 miles
    Test number
    315010269696
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail66,395 miles (+11,310)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,395 miles
    Test number
    222058533572
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake cable insecure both (3.5.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass55,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,085 miles
    Test number
    164084247392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,085 miles (+10,817)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,085 miles
    Test number
    800439622051
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass44,268 miles (+8,687)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,268 miles
    Test number
    105326274211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,581 miles (+10,042)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,581 miles
    Test number
    378023553413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,539 miles
    Test number
    755229642282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 DCV

Does L1 DCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 DCV is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 DCV?
The MOT on L1 DCV is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 DCV done?
L1 DCV was recorded at 165,320 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 9,937 miles a year.
Has L1 DCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 DCV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 DCV 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 L1 DCV find?
L1 DCV passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front mirror cover damaged; offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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