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Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,870 cc

L5 LGUMOT history

L5 LGU is a silver diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 15 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 255,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

L5 LGU silver Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Vivaro, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
255,333 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 LGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 LGU was last recorded at 255,333 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,309 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
9,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 255,333 miles
  • 2024 – 253,379 miles
  • 2022 – 250,801 miles
  • 2019 – 243,983 miles
  • 2017 – 241,425 miles
  • 2016 – 232,701 miles
  • 2015 – 215,922 miles
  • 2014 – 198,735 miles
  • 2013 – 180,658 miles
  • 2012 – 160,866 miles
  • 2011 – 145,729 miles
  • 2010 – 126,359 miles
  • 2009 – 104,199 miles
  • 2008 – 79,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,333 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,333 miles (+24)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    255,333 miles
    Test number
    161143677251
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail255,309 miles (+1,930)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,309 miles
    Test number
    343826489449
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass253,379 miles (+2,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    253,379 miles
    Test number
    270714467341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass250,801 miles (+6,818)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    250,801 miles
    Test number
    759465698199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass243,983 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    243,983 miles
    Test number
    265282222304
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail243,983 miles (+2,558)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,983 miles
    Test number
    814353733078
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass241,425 miles (+8,724)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    241,425 miles
    Test number
    483251614231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres 205/70r16c (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass232,701 miles (+16,779)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    232,701 miles
    Test number
    821116226371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass215,922 miles (+17,187)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    215,922 miles
    Test number
    235038105269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass198,735 miles (+18,077)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    198,735 miles
    Test number
    406891114280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass180,658 miles (+19,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    180,658 miles
    Test number
    947439123224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass160,866 miles (+15,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    160,866 miles
    Test number
    436831032246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass145,729 miles (+19,370)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    145,729 miles
    Test number
    385352941486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCovers fitted

  14. Pass126,359 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    126,359 miles
    Test number
    580030140243
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail126,339 miles (+22,140)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,339 miles
    Test number
    251279630283
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass104,199 miles (+25,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    104,199 miles
    Test number
    431459439271
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass79,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,056 miles
    Test number
    431916968009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 LGU

Does L5 LGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 LGU is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 LGU?
The MOT on L5 LGU is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 LGU done?
L5 LGU was recorded at 255,333 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 9,818 miles a year.
Has L5 LGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 LGU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 LGU 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 L5 LGU find?
L5 LGU passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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