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Vauxhall Vectra

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,597 cc

L26 VECMOT history

L26 VEC is a blue petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
122,197 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 VEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 VEC was last recorded at 122,197 miles on 14 May 2026, 3,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,912 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,285 miles
Average per year
4,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,197 miles
  • 2025 – 118,912 miles
  • 2022 – 116,561 miles
  • 2021 – 115,153 miles
  • 2020 – 115,092 miles
  • 2017 – 113,096 miles
  • 2015 – 107,164 miles
  • 2014 – 98,484 miles
  • 2013 – 92,776 miles
  • 2012 – 85,252 miles
  • 2011 – 75,164 miles
  • 2010 – 68,028 miles
  • 2009 – 61,902 miles
  • 2008 – 54,804 miles
  • 2007 – 50,628 miles
  • 2006 – 31,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,197 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,197 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,197 miles
    Test number
    899174487599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,912 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,912 miles
    Test number
    873217070601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,561 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,561 miles
    Test number
    307462247485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,153 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,153 miles
    Test number
    475503367510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,092 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    115,092 miles
    Test number
    302291880889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,096 miles
    Test number
    501396449993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,096 miles (+5,932)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,096 miles
    Test number
    846199583715
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass107,164 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,164 miles
    Test number
    346731015459
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  9. Fail107,164 miles (+1,158)3 dangerous5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,164 miles
    Test number
    208348405255
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  10. Fail106,006 miles (+7,522)1 dangerous7 failures5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,006 miles
    Test number
    905932555159
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAll body panels have corrosion
    • NoteEngine management light present
    • NoteExhaust back box exhaust clamp snapped
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread
    • NoteNSF fog light inop
    • NoteOSR bumper corner insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in both inner tie rods

  11. Pass98,484 miles9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,484 miles
    Test number
    466322984167
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBack box exhaust clamp corroded and snapped.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inner shoulder

  12. Fail98,484 miles (+5,708)10 failures9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,484 miles
    Test number
    509041784185
    • FailureFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBack box exhaust clamp corroded and snapped.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inner shoulder

  13. Pass92,776 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,776 miles
    Test number
    559041153191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail92,776 miles (+7,524)1 dangerous8 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,776 miles
    Test number
    108790753105
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass85,252 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,252 miles
    Test number
    856606182150
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail85,252 miles (+10,088)12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,252 miles
    Test number
    956434382109
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureInner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass75,164 miles (+7,136)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,164 miles
    Test number
    576965461199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,028 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,028 miles
    Test number
    403630080129
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteO/s rear tyre side wall has a tear but not exposing cord

  19. Fail68,028 miles (+6,126)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,028 miles
    Test number
    300990380132
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteManagement light on
    • NoteO/s rear tyre side wall has a tear but not exposing cord

  20. Pass61,902 miles (+7,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,902 miles
    Test number
    324484139125
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass54,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,804 miles
    Test number
    280639928128
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  22. Fail54,804 miles (+4,176)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,804 miles
    Test number
    650319828194
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  23. Pass50,628 miles (+18,986)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,628 miles
    Test number
    230719107121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,642 miles
    Test number
    294714506141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L26 VEC

Does L26 VEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 VEC is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 VEC?
The MOT on L26 VEC is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 VEC done?
L26 VEC was recorded at 122,197 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,509 miles a year.
Has L26 VEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 VEC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on L26 VEC 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 L26 VEC find?
L26 VEC passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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