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Vauxhall Tigra

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,364 cc

LR09 VMGMOT history

LR09 VMG is a silver petrol Vauxhall Tigra first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LR09 VMG silver Vauxhall Tigra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Tigra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2025
Mileage
99,808 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VMG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Tigra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR09 VMG was last recorded at 99,808 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 7,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,058 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,750 miles
Average per year
5,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,808 miles
  • 2024 – 92,058 miles
  • 2023 – 84,894 miles
  • 2022 – 77,009 miles
  • 2021 – 70,245 miles
  • 2020 – 70,159 miles
  • 2019 – 69,777 miles
  • 2018 – 65,209 miles
  • 2017 – 54,476 miles
  • 2016 – 46,954 miles
  • 2015 – 41,289 miles
  • 2014 – 35,336 miles
  • 2013 – 24,736 miles
  • 2012 – 21,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail99,808 miles
  • DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal antislip pad part worn
  • AdvisoryDamage to offside door mirror casing

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front disc's poor condition inner faces and pads wearing low!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Hand brake only just passed requires attension!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail99,808 miles (+7,750)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,808 miles
    Test number
    985239899806
    • DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal antislip pad part worn
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside door mirror casing

  2. Pass92,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    764428898600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,058 miles (+7,164)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    506391833507
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Suspension rod likely to become detached tie rod (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass84,894 miles (+7,885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,894 miles
    Test number
    886396453178
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusted (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tierod has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass77,009 miles (+6,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,009 miles
    Test number
    556131849703
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass70,245 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,245 miles
    Test number
    237330712655
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus low on air pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail70,245 miles (+86)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,245 miles
    Test number
    479435695859
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus low on air pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass70,159 miles (+382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,159 miles
    Test number
    360286108264
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass69,777 miles (+4,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,777 miles
    Test number
    714214239100
    • AdvisoryVehicle has just met the minimum parking brake efficiency requirement

  10. Pass65,209 miles (+10,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,209 miles
    Test number
    692754612534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass54,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,476 miles
    Test number
    238121018152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  12. Fail54,476 miles (+7,522)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,476 miles
    Test number
    968599079680
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  13. Pass46,954 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,954 miles
    Test number
    816071341199
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront disc's poor condition inner faces and pads wearing low!
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just passed requires attension!

  14. Fail46,926 miles (+5,637)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,926 miles
    Test number
    361265594971
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/r15 84h budget (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront disc's poor condition inner faces and pads wearing low!
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just passed requires attension!

  15. Pass41,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,289 miles
    Test number
    159733165125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,289 miles (+5,953)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,289 miles
    Test number
    387192665155
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass35,336 miles (+197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,336 miles
    Test number
    756428664103
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass35,139 miles (+10,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,139 miles
    Test number
    118048944065
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass24,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,736 miles
    Test number
    157427103424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,736 miles (+3,599)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,736 miles
    Test number
    457357603024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass21,137 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,137 miles
    Test number
    156223782488
    • 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)

  22. Fail21,136 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,136 miles
    Test number
    437039372035
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

Questions about LR09 VMG

Does LR09 VMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 VMG expired on 16 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VMG?
The MOT on LR09 VMG expired on 16 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 VMG done?
LR09 VMG was recorded at 99,808 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,757 miles a year.
Has LR09 VMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VMG has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 VMG 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 LR09 VMG find?
LR09 VMG failed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside headlamp aim too high; nearside headlamp insecure, and 7 more.

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