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Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,870 cc

LA05 JAMMOT history

LA05 JAM is a silver diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 20 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 206,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LA05 JAM silver Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Vivaro, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
206,223 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA05 JAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA05 JAM was last recorded at 206,223 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 9,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2015: 104,928 miles, lower than 104,941 miles on 3 Aug 2015.

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
196,644 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,579 miles
Average per year
8,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,223 miles
  • 2025 – 196,644 miles
  • 2024 – 187,433 miles
  • 2023 – 177,583 miles
  • 2022 – 168,236 miles
  • 2021 – 157,818 miles
  • 2020 – 152,143 miles
  • 2019 – 145,590 miles
  • 2018 – 137,507 miles
  • 2016 – 115,382 miles
  • 2015 – 104,928 miles
  • 2014 – 93,059 miles
  • 2013 – 84,454 miles
  • 2011 – 74,032 miles
  • 2010 – 66,751 miles
  • 2009 – 60,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,223 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,223 miles (+9,579)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    206,223 miles
    Test number
    830515693978
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass196,644 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    196,644 miles
    Test number
    767897425191
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail196,644 miles (+9,211)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,644 miles
    Test number
    942624468081
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass187,433 miles (+9,850)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    187,433 miles
    Test number
    542596882508
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass177,583 miles (+9,347)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    177,583 miles
    Test number
    524219801662
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass168,236 miles (+10,418)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    168,236 miles
    Test number
    380031108020
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass157,818 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    157,818 miles
    Test number
    533632535469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

  8. Fail157,818 miles (+5,675)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,818 miles
    Test number
    933077201730
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

  9. Pass152,143 miles (+6,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,143 miles
    Test number
    440489106493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass145,590 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    145,590 miles
    Test number
    388529087820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear handbrake cable corroded

  11. Fail145,590 miles (+8,083)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,590 miles
    Test number
    750971469024
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear handbrake cable corroded

  12. Pass137,507 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    137,507 miles
    Test number
    673061621972
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  13. Fail137,503 miles (+22,121)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,503 miles
    Test number
    462452559598
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass115,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,382 miles
    Test number
    762365043947
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail115,382 miles (+10,454)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,382 miles
    Test number
    918499865632
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass104,928 miles (-13)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,928 miles
    Test number
    929007315211
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres has light perashing
    • NoteN/s o/s front seatbelts slow returning
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perashing

  17. Fail104,941 miles (+11,882)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,941 miles
    Test number
    335935115243
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres has light perashing
    • NoteN/s o/s front seatbelts slow returning
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perashing

  18. Pass93,059 miles (+8,605)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,059 miles
    Test number
    349079114488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass84,454 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,454 miles
    Test number
    325714813275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail84,446 miles (+10,414)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,446 miles
    Test number
    337194013247
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass74,032 miles (+7,281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,032 miles
    Test number
    406195521445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass66,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,751 miles
    Test number
    780771390219
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail66,751 miles (+6,040)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,751 miles
    Test number
    953641290243
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass60,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,711 miles
    Test number
    241898669256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,711 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,711 miles
    Test number
    471068069223
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA05 JAM

Does LA05 JAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA05 JAM is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA05 JAM?
The MOT on LA05 JAM is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA05 JAM done?
LA05 JAM was recorded at 206,223 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 8,608 miles a year.
Has LA05 JAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA05 JAM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LA05 JAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA05 JAM find?
LA05 JAM passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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