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Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L29 MODMOT history

L29 MOD is a silver diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 10 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 189,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

L29 MOD silver Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Vivaro, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
189,102 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 MOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 MOD was last recorded at 189,102 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,568 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,534 miles
Average per year
9,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,102 miles
  • 2025 – 185,568 miles
  • 2024 – 183,043 miles
  • 2023 – 175,315 miles
  • 2022 – 169,058 miles
  • 2021 – 163,455 miles
  • 2020 – 160,026 miles
  • 2019 – 142,689 miles
  • 2018 – 124,933 miles
  • 2017 – 102,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,102 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Both front strut top bearings tight.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,102 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    189,102 miles
    Test number
    233897858915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass185,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    185,568 miles
    Test number
    318522487804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail185,558 miles (+2,515)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,558 miles
    Test number
    521187543868
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side o/s n/s (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass183,043 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    183,043 miles
    Test number
    732244268622
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top bearings tight.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Fail183,043 miles (+7,728)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,043 miles
    Test number
    294525377622
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top bearings tight.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass175,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    175,315 miles
    Test number
    993415963683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top mount deteriorated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper damaged but no sharp edges
  7. Fail175,315 miles (+6,257)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,315 miles
    Test number
    468612292192
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top mount deteriorated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper damaged but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated around securing screw. (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass169,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    169,058 miles
    Test number
    736121955063
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail169,058 miles (+5,603)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,058 miles
    Test number
    722842223512
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass163,455 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    163,455 miles
    Test number
    783564700381
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront strut top mounts tight on lock to lock.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Fail163,453 miles (+3,427)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,453 miles
    Test number
    267211829329
    • MajorCentral Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront strut top mounts tight on lock to lock.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass160,026 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    160,026 miles
    Test number
    299221762198
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStrut top bearings noisey
  13. Fail160,026 miles (+17,337)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,026 miles
    Test number
    372017554170
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStrut top bearings noisey
  14. Pass142,689 miles (+17,756)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    142,689 miles
    Test number
    922554477322
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass124,933 miles (+22,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    124,933 miles
    Test number
    984900474360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass102,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,279 miles
    Test number
    815242586072
    • AdvisorySlight play both front tie rods
  17. Fail102,279 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,279 miles
    Test number
    182407007070
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play both front tie rods

Questions about L29 MOD

Does L29 MOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 MOD is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 MOD?
The MOT on L29 MOD is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 MOD done?
L29 MOD was recorded at 189,102 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 9,657 miles a year.
Has L29 MOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 MOD has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 MOD 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 L29 MOD find?
L29 MOD passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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