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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,586 cc

LO08 WCGMOT history

LO08 WCG is a black petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LO08 WCG black Suzuki Grand – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2026
Mileage
107,121 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 WCG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LO08 WCG was last recorded at 107,121 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 10,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,887 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,234 miles
Average per year
5,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,121 miles
  • 2025 – 96,887 miles
  • 2024 – 81,311 miles
  • 2023 – 69,670 miles
  • 2022 – 68,464 miles
  • 2021 – 66,431 miles
  • 2020 – 65,867 miles
  • 2019 – 59,943 miles
  • 2018 – 57,464 miles
  • 2017 – 54,968 miles
  • 2016 – 52,156 miles
  • 2015 – 49,823 miles
  • 2014 – 46,805 miles
  • 2013 – 45,684 miles
  • 2012 – 35,901 miles
  • 2011 – 28,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,121 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorPosition lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components heavily corroded

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,121 miles (+10,234)1 dangerous10 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,121 miles
    Test number
    900632952440
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components heavily corroded

  2. Pass96,887 miles (+15,576)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,887 miles
    Test number
    734766914818
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,311 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,311 miles
    Test number
    977161524323
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bones rear most bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,311 miles (+11,641)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,311 miles
    Test number
    996572227500
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bones rear most bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,670 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,670 miles
    Test number
    363904833360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,464 miles (+11)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,464 miles
    Test number
    269130341089
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail68,453 miles (+2,022)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,453 miles
    Test number
    324438423405
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass66,431 miles (+564)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,431 miles
    Test number
    679705340935
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass65,867 miles (+5,924)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,867 miles
    Test number
    154625978665
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass59,943 miles (+2,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,943 miles
    Test number
    633320142815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass57,464 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,464 miles
    Test number
    417387891008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail57,421 miles (+2,453)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,421 miles
    Test number
    130060154648
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass54,968 miles (+2,812)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,968 miles
    Test number
    871316645137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass52,156 miles (+2,333)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,156 miles
    Test number
    846767869005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass49,823 miles (+3,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,823 miles
    Test number
    199430155081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass46,805 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,805 miles
    Test number
    195645554426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,684 miles
    Test number
    256535513241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,684 miles (+9,783)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,684 miles
    Test number
    479615713281
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass35,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,901 miles
    Test number
    249969492141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,901 miles (+5,045)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,901 miles
    Test number
    927529992189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass30,856 miles (+1,860)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,856 miles
    Test number
    569256102035
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  22. Pass28,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,996 miles
    Test number
    386863811008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 WCG

Does LO08 WCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 WCG expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 WCG?
The MOT on LO08 WCG expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 WCG done?
LO08 WCG was recorded at 107,121 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,167 miles a year.
Has LO08 WCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 WCG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 WCG 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 LO08 WCG find?
LO08 WCG failed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 13 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 21 more.

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