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Vauxhall Zafira

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

L30 MGLMOT history

L30 MGL is a red petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L30 MGL red Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
100,998 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 MGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 MGL was last recorded at 100,998 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 3,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,520 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,478 miles
Average per year
5,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,998 miles
  • 2025 – 97,520 miles
  • 2024 – 95,343 miles
  • 2023 – 91,943 miles
  • 2022 – 84,201 miles
  • 2021 – 76,645 miles
  • 2020 – 69,613 miles
  • 2019 – 64,535 miles
  • 2018 – 56,744 miles
  • 2017 – 50,430 miles
  • 2016 – 44,349 miles
  • 2015 – 38,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,998 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion Building Up Across Front Subframe/Radiator Support
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush Worn/Perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Badly Worn/Perishing - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly, Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,998 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    100,998 miles
    Test number
    466693575818
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion Building Up Across Front Subframe/Radiator Support
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush Worn/Perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Badly Worn/Perishing - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly, Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,998 miles (+3,478)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,998 miles
    Test number
    598254098756
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front "Flexi" (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Rear Silencer Dislocated From Mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion Building Up Across Front Subframe/Radiator Support
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush Worn/Perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Badly Worn/Perishing - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly, Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,520 miles
    Test number
    807059338258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly - Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail97,518 miles (+2,175)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,518 miles
    Test number
    404013599430
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge(s) Both Sides - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly - Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass95,343 miles (+3,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,343 miles
    Test number
    996722876288
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge(s) - Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass91,943 miles (+7,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,943 miles
    Test number
    810654962214
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,201 miles (+7,556)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,201 miles
    Test number
    820516213563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,645 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,645 miles
    Test number
    333198822294
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail76,640 miles (+7,027)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,640 miles
    Test number
    445559153595
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass69,613 miles (+5,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,613 miles
    Test number
    779613998067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly worn on inner edge

  11. Pass64,535 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,535 miles
    Test number
    815661997569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail64,532 miles (+7,788)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,532 miles
    Test number
    245252896937
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass56,744 miles (+6,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,744 miles
    Test number
    223542139195
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass50,430 miles (+6,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,430 miles
    Test number
    140963312582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass44,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,349 miles
    Test number
    618345362996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,349 miles (+5,432)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,349 miles
    Test number
    754032408038
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,917 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,917 miles
    Test number
    929129075080
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly castillated on inner edge

Questions about L30 MGL

Does L30 MGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 MGL is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 MGL?
The MOT on L30 MGL is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 MGL done?
L30 MGL was recorded at 100,998 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,385 miles a year.
Has L30 MGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 MGL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 MGL 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 L30 MGL find?
L30 MGL passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; corrosion building up across front subframe/radiator support; front lower engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn/perishing, and 5 more.

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