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Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc

L5 VBRMOT history

L5 VBR is a silver diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 4 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

L5 VBR silver Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Vivaro, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
103,548 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VBR was last recorded at 103,548 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2015: 16,997 miles, lower than 28,334 miles on 11 Dec 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,450 miles · 9 May 2026
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
6,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,548 miles
  • 2025 – 100,868 miles
  • 2024 – 98,033 miles
  • 2023 – 95,613 miles
  • 2022 – 92,390 miles
  • 2021 – 89,069 miles
  • 2020 – 74,351 miles
  • 2019 – 72,985 miles
  • 2018 – 66,418 miles
  • 2017 – 58,632 miles
  • 2016 – 50,480 miles
  • 2015 – 16,997 miles
  • 2013 – 28,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,548 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated greasy

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,548 miles (+98)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    103,548 miles
    Test number
    931312507681
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail103,450 miles (+2,582)4 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,450 miles
    Test number
    516912435493
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass100,868 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,868 miles
    Test number
    614217789902
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail100,868 miles (+2,835)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,868 miles
    Test number
    969523165723
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,033 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,033 miles
    Test number
    556337073153
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front top mount has some lift

  6. Fail98,033 miles (+2,420)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,033 miles
    Test number
    804173904468
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front top mount has some lift

  7. Pass95,613 miles (+3,223)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,613 miles
    Test number
    786168857402
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,390 miles (+3,321)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,390 miles
    Test number
    926957864921
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass89,069 miles (+14,718)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,069 miles
    Test number
    594174125644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,351 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,351 miles
    Test number
    254993922661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering arm contains slight play in inner ball joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail74,349 miles (+1,364)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,349 miles
    Test number
    888327528445
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering arm contains slight play in inner ball joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService and glow plug light illuminated

  12. Pass72,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,985 miles
    Test number
    684287851263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail72,985 miles (+6,567)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,985 miles
    Test number
    778149109116
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass66,418 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,418 miles
    Test number
    531880034086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail66,417 miles (+7,785)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,417 miles
    Test number
    939241660772
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,632 miles
    Test number
    552885633186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail58,632 miles (+8,152)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,632 miles
    Test number
    308347787566
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass50,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,480 miles
    Test number
    357713340568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,480 miles (+33,483)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,480 miles
    Test number
    582618214805
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass16,997 miles (-11,337)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    16,997 miles
    Test number
    196486205023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,334 miles
    Test number
    749605443372
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L5 VBR

Does L5 VBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 VBR is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 VBR?
The MOT on L5 VBR is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 VBR done?
L5 VBR was recorded at 103,548 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 6,026 miles a year.
Has L5 VBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VBR has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 VBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 VBR find?
L5 VBR passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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