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Vauxhall Zafira

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 XWUMOT history

LB12 XWU is a blue petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 147,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2026
Mileage
147,144 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 XWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB12 XWU was last recorded at 147,144 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 8,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,103 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,041 miles
Average per year
11,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,144 miles
  • 2025 – 139,103 miles
  • 2023 – 127,023 miles
  • 2022 – 116,390 miles
  • 2021 – 105,330 miles
  • 2020 – 98,465 miles
  • 2019 – 85,554 miles
  • 2018 – 72,351 miles
  • 2017 – 58,761 miles
  • 2016 – 44,659 miles
  • 2015 – 29,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,144 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,144 miles (+8,041)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,144 miles
    Test number
    158249709052
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,103 miles (+12,080)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,103 miles
    Test number
    221376269415
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,023 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,023 miles
    Test number
    443454665151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail127,021 miles (+10,631)4 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,021 miles
    Test number
    688887645114
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,390 miles (+11,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,390 miles
    Test number
    616398883457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,330 miles (+6,865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,330 miles
    Test number
    767415683605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass98,465 miles (+12,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,465 miles
    Test number
    468528258363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,554 miles
    Test number
    469735961392
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail85,554 miles (+13,203)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,554 miles
    Test number
    780691595499
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,351 miles (+13,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,351 miles
    Test number
    167642566713
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and nearside front sidewalls damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted nearside rear and offside front inner rims distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass58,761 miles (+14,102)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,761 miles
    Test number
    789015849674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,659 miles (+15,040)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,659 miles
    Test number
    408362894134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,619 miles
    Test number
    656234695185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,619 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,619 miles
    Test number
    748362695143
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB12 XWU

Does LB12 XWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 XWU expired on 20 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 XWU?
The MOT on LB12 XWU expired on 20 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 XWU done?
LB12 XWU was recorded at 147,144 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 11,121 miles a year.
Has LB12 XWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 XWU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 XWU 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 LB12 XWU find?
LB12 XWU failed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 dangerous defects and 3 major defects: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 3 more.

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