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Vauxhall Meriva

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,248 cc

L20 DBWMOT history

L20 DBW is a silver diesel Vauxhall Meriva first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L20 DBW silver Vauxhall Meriva – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Meriva, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,375 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 DBW was last recorded at 86,375 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,786 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,589 miles
Average per year
5,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,375 miles
  • 2024 – 82,786 miles
  • 2023 – 79,254 miles
  • 2022 – 76,306 miles
  • 2021 – 72,525 miles
  • 2020 – 69,507 miles
  • 2019 – 68,050 miles
  • 2018 – 61,865 miles
  • 2017 – 57,888 miles
  • 2016 – 46,216 miles
  • 2015 – 31,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,375 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,375 miles (+3,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,375 miles
    Test number
    308505842184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,786 miles (+3,532)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,786 miles
    Test number
    622776281546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,254 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,254 miles
    Test number
    240868545952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,306 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    76,306 miles
    Test number
    128591607023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail76,306 miles (+3,781)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,306 miles
    Test number
    200778719722
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass72,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,525 miles
    Test number
    267192186271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,525 miles (+3,018)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,525 miles
    Test number
    639639675264
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass69,507 miles (+1,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,507 miles
    Test number
    162380166683
    • 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. Pass68,050 miles (+6,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,050 miles
    Test number
    595105981975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass61,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,865 miles
    Test number
    975119053071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,865 miles (+3,977)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,865 miles
    Test number
    515282447897
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass57,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,888 miles
    Test number
    607944941901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,888 miles (+1,455)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,888 miles
    Test number
    495375020379
    • FailureNearside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  14. Pass56,433 miles (+10,217)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,433 miles
    Test number
    887939713269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,216 miles
    Test number
    534187582975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,213 miles (+14,558)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,213 miles
    Test number
    311235218950
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass31,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,655 miles
    Test number
    621908722616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail31,655 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,655 miles
    Test number
    477168897317
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on g/box

Questions about L20 DBW

Does L20 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 DBW is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L20 DBW?
The MOT on L20 DBW is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 DBW done?
L20 DBW was recorded at 86,375 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,387 miles a year.
Has L20 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 DBW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L20 DBW 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 L20 DBW find?
L20 DBW passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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