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Suzuki Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,590 cc

L38 WLUMOT history

L38 WLU is a blue petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 23 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 9,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
9,973 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 WLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
23 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 WLU was last recorded at 9,973 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 3,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2022: 886 miles, lower than 97,475 miles on 15 Apr 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
6,266 miles · 19 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 9,973 miles
  • 2023 – 6,266 miles
  • 2022 – 899 miles
  • 2021 – 97,475 miles
  • 2014 – 97,251 miles
  • 2013 – 94,359 miles
  • 2012 – 91,669 miles
  • 2011 – 88,328 miles
  • 2010 – 85,079 miles
  • 2009 – 81,732 miles
  • 2008 – 78,399 miles
  • 2007 – 74,986 miles
  • 2006 – 70,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,973 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRust underbody

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2009

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass9,973 miles (+3,707)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    9,973 miles
    Test number
    114266438823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust underbody

  2. Pass6,266 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    6,266 miles
    Test number
    136129889201
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Fail6,266 miles (+5,367)3 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,266 miles
    Test number
    449209270496
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass899 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    899 miles
    Test number
    342742003623
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail889 miles (+3)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    889 miles
    Test number
    360820254875
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail886 miles (-96,589)2 dangerous15 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    886 miles
    Test number
    547605625529
    • DangerousNearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Macpherson strut fouling coil spring on lock (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Macpherson strut fouling coil spring on lock (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Insecure & Chafing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner & outer CV boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Insecure & chafing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner & outer CV boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling chassis on lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mountings some wear/movement (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyres Oversized

  7. Pass97,475 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,475 miles
    Test number
    599607680110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,251 miles (+14)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,251 miles
    Test number
    567394354170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

  9. Fail97,237 miles (+2,878)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,237 miles
    Test number
    825099914184
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside sill areas

  10. Pass94,359 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,359 miles
    Test number
    157935713140
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe corroded

  11. Fail94,359 miles (+2,690)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,359 miles
    Test number
    477575913161
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe corroded

  12. Pass91,669 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    91,669 miles
    Test number
    456437012189
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Fail91,669 miles (+3,341)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,669 miles
    Test number
    295277412438
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass88,328 miles (+3,249)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    88,328 miles
    Test number
    667401901110
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  15. Pass85,079 miles (+3,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,079 miles
    Test number
    431072510119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass81,732 miles (+3,333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,732 miles
    Test number
    281645419435
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass78,399 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,399 miles
    Test number
    653061708174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Fail78,394 miles (+3,408)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,394 miles
    Test number
    382899998049
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Pass74,986 miles (+4,133)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,986 miles
    Test number
    784577017149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  20. Pass70,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    70,853 miles
    Test number
    663414316147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L38 WLU

Does L38 WLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L38 WLU expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L38 WLU?
The MOT on L38 WLU expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L38 WLU done?
L38 WLU was recorded at 9,973 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
Has L38 WLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L38 WLU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L38 WLU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L38 WLU find?
L38 WLU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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