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Vauxhall Adam

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,398 cc

L40 XLAMOT history

L40 XLA is a white petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 29 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 76,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

L40 XLA white Vauxhall Adam – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,712 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 XLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Adam
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 XLA was last recorded at 76,712 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 6,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,502 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,210 miles
Average per year
7,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,712 miles
  • 2025 – 70,502 miles
  • 2024 – 60,542 miles
  • 2023 – 50,575 miles
  • 2022 – 46,757 miles
  • 2021 – 40,448 miles
  • 2020 – 34,547 miles
  • 2019 – 24,385 miles
  • 2018 – 18,125 miles
  • 2017 – 13,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,712 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,712 miles (+6,210)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,712 miles
    Test number
    333422294765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,502 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,502 miles
    Test number
    447559672869
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cap seal showing signs of deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top suspension mounting has slight play
    • AdvisorySlight play in handbrake lever
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail70,502 miles (+9,960)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,502 miles
    Test number
    326104274188
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cap seal showing signs of deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top suspension mounting has slight play
    • AdvisorySlight play in handbrake lever
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass60,542 miles (+9,967)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,542 miles
    Test number
    218497503889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,575 miles
    Test number
    322194052574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail50,575 miles (+3,818)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,575 miles
    Test number
    850969226881
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass46,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    912722891430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,757 miles (+6,309)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    683063775520
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass40,448 miles (+5,901)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    40,448 miles
    Test number
    477157229875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,547 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    34,547 miles
    Test number
    936366851494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,762 miles (+8,377)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,762 miles
    Test number
    764063540197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,385 miles (+6,260)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    24,385 miles
    Test number
    187123668666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,125 miles (+5,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    18,125 miles
    Test number
    292005614108
    • AdvisoryParking brake has slight travel-front brake pads worn low
  14. Pass13,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    13,035 miles
    Test number
    312353440517
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about L40 XLA

Does L40 XLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 XLA is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 XLA?
The MOT on L40 XLA is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 XLA done?
L40 XLA was recorded at 76,712 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 7,084 miles a year.
Has L40 XLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 XLA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 XLA 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 XLA find?
L40 XLA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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