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Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,870 cc

LS04 MGUMOT history

LS04 MGU is a blue diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 28 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 177,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2025
Mileage
177,878 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 MGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 MGU was last recorded at 177,878 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 1,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,418 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,460 miles
Average per year
8,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,878 miles
  • 2023 – 176,418 miles
  • 2022 – 172,436 miles
  • 2021 – 166,988 miles
  • 2020 – 164,437 miles
  • 2017 – 158,290 miles
  • 2015 – 153,405 miles
  • 2014 – 141,588 miles
  • 2013 – 120,872 miles
  • 2012 – 103,104 miles
  • 2011 – 93,435 miles
  • 2010 – 82,455 miles
  • 2009 – 68,393 miles
  • 2008 – 51,427 miles
  • 2007 – 37,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,878 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,878 miles (+1,460)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    177,878 miles
    Test number
    207217651175
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass176,418 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    176,418 miles
    Test number
    685844848074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail176,306 miles (+3,870)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,306 miles
    Test number
    433374742647
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass172,436 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    172,436 miles
    Test number
    488520635904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail172,419 miles (+5,431)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,419 miles
    Test number
    874551149871
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass166,988 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,988 miles
    Test number
    441711121235
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail166,984 miles (+37)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,984 miles
    Test number
    226673646271
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail166,947 miles (+2,510)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,947 miles
    Test number
    594679227928
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements no input from OSR (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level Stop Inoperable (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass164,437 miles (+6,147)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    164,437 miles
    Test number
    315960508065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass158,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    158,290 miles
    Test number
    195660898596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail158,289 miles (+4,884)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,289 miles
    Test number
    686553525018
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass153,405 miles (+11,817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    153,405 miles
    Test number
    360035826746
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass141,588 miles (+20,716)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    141,588 miles
    Test number
    456417194267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,872 miles (+643)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,872 miles
    Test number
    587256093205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoot doesnt open by handle

  15. Fail120,229 miles (+17,125)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,229 miles
    Test number
    485249683250
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoot doesnt open by handle

  16. Pass103,104 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,104 miles
    Test number
    747269582217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,958 miles (+9,523)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,958 miles
    Test number
    705292282230
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass93,435 miles (+10,980)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    93,435 miles
    Test number
    529561881212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,455 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,455 miles
    Test number
    544915580250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,355 miles (+11,962)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,355 miles
    Test number
    393540530251
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass68,393 miles (+49)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,393 miles
    Test number
    141512589228
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail68,344 miles (+16,917)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,344 miles
    Test number
    793100189242
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass51,427 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    470732538218
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Fail51,427 miles (+13,617)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    312321038438
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass37,810 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,810 miles
    Test number
    601066197228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,561 miles
    Test number
    373460497126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LS04 MGU

Does LS04 MGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 MGU expired on 12 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 MGU?
The MOT on LS04 MGU expired on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 MGU done?
LS04 MGU was recorded at 177,878 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 8,108 miles a year.
Has LS04 MGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 MGU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS04 MGU 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 LS04 MGU find?
LS04 MGU passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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