Vauxhall Vivaro
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L40 LWGMOT history
L40 LWG is a white diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 6 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 174,810 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 174,810 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,556 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 LWG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Vivaro
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 6 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 LWG was last recorded at 174,810 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 3,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 170,998 miles · 22 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,812 miles
- Average per year
- 8,556 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,810 miles
- 2025 – 170,998 miles
- 2024 – 166,758 miles
- 2023 – 164,210 miles
- 2022 – 160,543 miles
- 2021 – 158,053 miles
- 2020 – 152,013 miles
- 2019 – 148,429 miles
- 2018 – 143,682 miles
- 2017 – 134,090 miles
- 2016 – 124,879 miles
- 2015 – 74,012 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,810 miles
- AdvisoryFront subframe, N/S/R bush, slight play.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm Is Slightly Deteriorated/Perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm Is Slightly Deteriorated/Perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,810 miles (+3,812)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 174,810 miles
- Test number
- 628195771039
- AdvisoryFront subframe, N/S/R bush, slight play.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
Pass170,998 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 170,998 miles
- Test number
- 229154170311
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail170,998 miles (+4,240)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,998 miles
- Test number
- 760170694109
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass166,758 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 166,758 miles
- Test number
- 143325386339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,723 miles (+2,513)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,723 miles
- Test number
- 834702112116
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass164,210 miles (+3,667)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 164,210 miles
- Test number
- 828751978195
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass160,543 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 160,543 miles
- Test number
- 870680169179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,543 miles (+2,490)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,543 miles
- Test number
- 994296697001
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass158,053 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 158,053 miles
- Test number
- 890799982438
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm Is Slightly Deteriorated/Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm Is Slightly Deteriorated/Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail158,044 miles (+6,031)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,044 miles
- Test number
- 285356721157
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm Is Slightly Deteriorated/Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm Is Slightly Deteriorated/Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass152,013 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 152,013 miles
- Test number
- 266243883554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,003 miles (+3,574)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,003 miles
- Test number
- 432460822126
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking from turbocharger onto the exhaust system this has saturated the exhaust flexi and poses a risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,429 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 148,429 miles
- Test number
- 739960037710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,429 miles (+4,747)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,429 miles
- Test number
- 823704987475
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,682 miles (+9,592)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 143,682 miles
- Test number
- 403349027518
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass134,090 miles (+9,211)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 134,090 miles
- Test number
- 228353167841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,879 miles (+11,933)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 124,879 miles
- Test number
- 429815094413
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass112,946 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 112,946 miles
- Test number
- 842720473069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,945 miles (+38,933)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,945 miles
- Test number
- 555343880380
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass74,012 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 74,012 miles
- Test number
- 487229505082
- NoteO/s/f tyre has slight bulge in sidewall
Questions about L40 LWG
- Does L40 LWG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LWG is valid until 18 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 LWG?
- The MOT on L40 LWG is valid until 18 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 LWG done?
- L40 LWG was recorded at 174,810 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 8,556 miles a year.
- Has L40 LWG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 LWG has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 LWG 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 L40 LWG find?
- L40 LWG passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front subframe, n/s/r bush, slight play.; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount.; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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