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Vauxhall Vivaro

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,994 cc

L3 TBAMOT history

L3 TBA is a white diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 25 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 195,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

L3 TBA white Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
195,564 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
13,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 TBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 TBA was last recorded at 195,564 miles on 1 May 2026, 14,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,134 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
14,430 miles
Average per year
13,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,564 miles
  • 2025 – 181,134 miles
  • 2024 – 167,466 miles
  • 2023 – 153,673 miles
  • 2022 – 140,454 miles
  • 2021 – 121,761 miles
  • 2020 – 107,407 miles
  • 2019 – 91,490 miles
  • 2018 – 77,121 miles
  • 2017 – 61,267 miles
  • 2016 – 55,663 miles
  • 2015 – 41,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,564 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Towbar component slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front fog lamps not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,564 miles (+14,430)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    195,564 miles
    Test number
    889196156551
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass181,134 miles (+230)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    181,134 miles
    Test number
    725547421375
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail180,904 miles (+13,438)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,904 miles
    Test number
    914871737777
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts/damage exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass167,466 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    167,466 miles
    Test number
    216560411743
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides lower drop links ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail167,456 miles (+13,783)1 dangerous7 major1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,456 miles
    Test number
    648097535517
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides lower drop links ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working
  6. Pass153,673 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    153,673 miles
    Test number
    251296072907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))
  7. Fail153,624 miles (+13,170)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,624 miles
    Test number
    770402407342
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass140,454 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    140,454 miles
    Test number
    380888043468
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))
  9. Fail140,451 miles (+18,690)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,451 miles
    Test number
    475979363142
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))
  10. Pass121,761 miles (+377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    121,761 miles
    Test number
    753721593073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged socket (6.1.6 (a))
  11. Fail121,384 miles (+13,977)4 dangerous10 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,384 miles
    Test number
    498260943049
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail damage not excessive but rubbing on driveshaft (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm pivot bush unbonded and pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm pivot bush unbonded and pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm pivot bush unbonded and pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking power steering fluid reservoir cap missing (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear acrylic milky (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Pass107,407 miles (+62)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    107,407 miles
    Test number
    970207102736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pads not seen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has small cut /cords not seen (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTow bar socket damaged
  13. Fail107,345 miles (+15,855)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,345 miles
    Test number
    753437058448
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pads not seen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has small cut /cords not seen (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTow bar socket damaged
  14. Pass91,490 miles (+568)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    91,490 miles
    Test number
    975434734831
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pads not seen
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  15. Fail90,922 miles (+13,801)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,922 miles
    Test number
    312444776068
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pads not seen
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  16. Pass77,121 miles (+152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,121 miles
    Test number
    602341022437
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail76,969 miles (+15,702)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,969 miles
    Test number
    535538316432
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass61,267 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,267 miles
    Test number
    234864767728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,663 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,663 miles
    Test number
    382394995105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,651 miles (+11)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,651 miles
    Test number
    542999618856
    • FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  21. Fail55,640 miles (+14,129)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,640 miles
    Test number
    630340838140
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  22. Pass41,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,511 miles
    Test number
    596344915006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,511 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,511 miles
    Test number
    606354515043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L3 TBA

Does L3 TBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 TBA is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 TBA?
The MOT on L3 TBA is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 TBA done?
L3 TBA was recorded at 195,564 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 13,641 miles a year.
Has L3 TBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 TBA has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 TBA 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 L3 TBA find?
L3 TBA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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