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Vauxhall Vectra

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LR08 VULMOT history

LR08 VUL is a black diesel Vauxhall Vectra first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LR08 VUL black Vauxhall Vectra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Vectra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
141,493 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VUL was last recorded at 141,493 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2014: 98,536 miles, lower than 854,250 miles on 12 Sept 2013.

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
141,490 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,493 miles
  • 2025 – 141,005 miles
  • 2024 – 140,247 miles
  • 2023 – 139,462 miles
  • 2022 – 138,918 miles
  • 2021 – 138,226 miles
  • 2020 – 137,318 miles
  • 2019 – 135,455 miles
  • 2018 – 132,098 miles
  • 2017 – 121,539 miles
  • 2016 – 113,377 miles
  • 2015 – 104,348 miles
  • 2014 – 98,538 miles
  • 2013 – 854,250 miles
  • 2012 – 69,761 miles
  • 2011 – 68,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,493 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,493 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    141,493 miles
    Test number
    213960865965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail141,490 miles (+485)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,490 miles
    Test number
    869330870509
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass141,005 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    141,005 miles
    Test number
    557573902157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail141,005 miles (+758)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,005 miles
    Test number
    349661632932
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass140,247 miles (+785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,247 miles
    Test number
    866168959774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,462 miles (+544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,462 miles
    Test number
    694745248036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,918 miles (+692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    138,918 miles
    Test number
    546351607809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass138,226 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    138,226 miles
    Test number
    351657867996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail138,216 miles (+898)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,216 miles
    Test number
    651878876783
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass137,318 miles (+1,863)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,318 miles
    Test number
    113462795860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass135,455 miles (+3,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,455 miles
    Test number
    607868083905
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass132,098 miles (+10,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,098 miles
    Test number
    363659862930
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass121,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,539 miles
    Test number
    943452857982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail121,532 miles (+8,155)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,532 miles
    Test number
    423826203556
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass missing

  15. Pass113,377 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,377 miles
    Test number
    486369370329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,370 miles (+9,022)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,370 miles
    Test number
    182619917758
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass104,348 miles (+5,810)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,348 miles
    Test number
    142092188841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,538 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    98,538 miles
    Test number
    845490944298
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePREVIOUS REAR DAMAGE

  19. Fail98,536 miles (-755,714)1 dangerous12 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,536 miles
    Test number
    337031334221
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePREVIOUS REAR DAMAGE

  20. Pass854,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    854,250 miles
    Test number
    576875553269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,425 miles (+15,664)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,425 miles
    Test number
    317305253290
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass69,761 miles (+1,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,761 miles
    Test number
    266113092071
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  23. Pass68,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,440 miles
    Test number
    869607481021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VUL

Does LR08 VUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VUL is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VUL?
The MOT on LR08 VUL is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VUL done?
LR08 VUL was recorded at 141,493 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 4,745 miles a year.
Has LR08 VUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VUL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 VUL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 VUL find?
LR08 VUL passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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