Vauxhall Meriva
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,248 cc
LP08 GXWMOT history
LP08 GXW is a silver diesel Vauxhall Meriva first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,565 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 123,565 mi
- At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,278 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 GXW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Meriva
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,248 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 GXW was last recorded at 123,565 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 2,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 120,887 miles · 6 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,678 miles
- Average per year
- 8,278 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 123,565 miles
- 2022 – 120,887 miles
- 2021 – 95,043 miles
- 2020 – 75,216 miles
- 2019 – 67,247 miles
- 2018 – 57,675 miles
- 2017 – 49,227 miles
- 2016 – 42,866 miles
- 2015 – 37,640 miles
- 2014 – 32,934 miles
- 2013 – 26,073 miles
- 2012 – 21,478 miles
- 2011 – 17,844 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,565 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shocks/ struts lazy (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Engine management light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,565 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 123,565 miles
- Test number
- 749359836181
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shocks/ struts lazy (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail123,565 miles (+2,678)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,565 miles
- Test number
- 513048200135
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shocks/ struts lazy (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass120,887 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 120,887 miles
- Test number
- 981247259045
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail120,886 miles1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,886 miles
- Test number
- 775854625683
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail120,886 miles (+25,843)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,886 miles
- Test number
- 149090764165
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass95,043 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 95,043 miles
- Test number
- 705825787704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,043 miles (+19,827)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,043 miles
- Test number
- 349986534955
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass75,216 miles (+3)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 75,216 miles
- Test number
- 902202243965
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres scrubbing on inner edge
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail75,213 miles (+7,966)2 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,213 miles
- Test number
- 948335820907
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres scrubbing on inner edge
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass67,247 miles (+9,572)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 67,247 miles
- Test number
- 751876610984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,675 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 57,675 miles
- Test number
- 937808939477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,675 miles (+8,448)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,675 miles
- Test number
- 408518452247
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Pass49,227 miles (+1,293)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 49,227 miles
- Test number
- 471513397233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,934 miles (+5,068)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 47,934 miles
- Test number
- 565483169056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,866 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 42,866 miles
- Test number
- 529066122809
- AdvisoryHandbrake cable rubbers split
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
Fail42,866 miles (+5,226)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,866 miles
- Test number
- 397206309698
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryHandbrake cable rubbers split
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
Pass37,640 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 37,640 miles
- Test number
- 478066745146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,545 miles (+4,611)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,545 miles
- Test number
- 819280945116
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass32,934 miles (+6,861)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 32,934 miles
- Test number
- 968944354118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteREAR BOX BECOMING CORRODED
Pass26,073 miles (+4,595)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 26,073 miles
- Test number
- 987466153124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,478 miles (+3,634)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 21,478 miles
- Test number
- 919529152151
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass17,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 17,844 miles
- Test number
- 147908751141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 GXW
- Does LP08 GXW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP08 GXW expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 GXW?
- The MOT on LP08 GXW expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP08 GXW done?
- LP08 GXW was recorded at 123,565 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 8,278 miles a year.
- Has LP08 GXW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 GXW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LP08 GXW 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 LP08 GXW find?
- LP08 GXW passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks/ struts lazy; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner wishbone bush.
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