
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass61,267 miles (+5,604)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 61,267 miles
- Test number
- 234864767728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,663 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 55,663 miles
- Test number
- 382394995105
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass41,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 41,511 miles
- Test number
- 596344915006
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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