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Vauxhall Meriva

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,364 cc

L7 WADMOT history

L7 WAD is a black petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 19 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

L7 WAD black Vauxhall Meriva – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Meriva, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,279 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 WAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 WAD was last recorded at 121,279 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 5,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,096 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,183 miles
Average per year
7,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,279 miles
  • 2025 – 116,096 miles
  • 2024 – 110,626 miles
  • 2023 – 105,919 miles
  • 2022 – 100,398 miles
  • 2021 – 93,614 miles
  • 2020 – 88,063 miles
  • 2019 – 82,308 miles
  • 2018 – 78,044 miles
  • 2017 – 72,296 miles
  • 2016 – 62,970 miles
  • 2015 – 45,526 miles
  • 2014 – 32,608 miles
  • 2012 – 22,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,279 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,279 miles (+5,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,279 miles
    Test number
    684963227283
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass116,096 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    116,096 miles
    Test number
    595236851691
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail116,096 miles (+5,470)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,096 miles
    Test number
    746917361020
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,626 miles (+4,707)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,626 miles
    Test number
    367470302442
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass105,919 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,919 miles
    Test number
    886261012037
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail105,919 miles (+5,521)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,919 miles
    Test number
    471778714121
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,398 miles (+6,784)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,398 miles
    Test number
    323072609943
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,614 miles (+5,551)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,614 miles
    Test number
    929056037313
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,063 miles (+5,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,063 miles
    Test number
    275860047175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever near the limit of its travel

  10. Pass82,308 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,308 miles
    Test number
    180013771730
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  11. Fail82,305 miles (+4,261)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,305 miles
    Test number
    660963591069
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  12. Pass78,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,044 miles
    Test number
    619032712249
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine area

  13. Fail78,044 miles (+5,748)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,044 miles
    Test number
    849465571054
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both ends of centre silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine area

  14. Pass72,296 miles (+9,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,296 miles
    Test number
    927723090775
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored and worn (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass62,970 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,970 miles
    Test number
    826787384616
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail62,914 miles (+17,388)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,914 miles
    Test number
    575930604155
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass45,526 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,526 miles
    Test number
    548815915042
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBreather pipe on top of engine split

  18. Fail45,526 miles (+12,918)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,526 miles
    Test number
    579395315023
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBreather pipe on top of engine split

  19. Fail32,608 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,608 miles
    Test number
    157733814472
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass32,608 miles (+10,028)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,608 miles
    Test number
    338443214057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    22,580 miles
    Test number
    876854952396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 WAD

Does L7 WAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 WAD is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 WAD?
The MOT on L7 WAD is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 WAD done?
L7 WAD was recorded at 121,279 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 7,235 miles a year.
Has L7 WAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 WAD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 WAD 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 L7 WAD find?
L7 WAD passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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