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Vauxhall Meriva

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,364 cc

LS12 VGLMOT history

LS12 VGL is a silver petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LS12 VGL silver Vauxhall Meriva – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Meriva, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,695 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VGL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VGL was last recorded at 102,695 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 4,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,915 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,780 miles
Average per year
6,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,695 miles
  • 2025 – 97,915 miles
  • 2024 – 93,365 miles
  • 2023 – 88,093 miles
  • 2022 – 82,066 miles
  • 2021 – 77,873 miles
  • 2020 – 61,473 miles
  • 2019 – 60,377 miles
  • 2018 – 55,353 miles
  • 2017 – 51,063 miles
  • 2016 – 44,005 miles
  • 2015 – 38,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,695 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,695 miles (+4,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,695 miles
    Test number
    855880694647
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass97,915 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,915 miles
    Test number
    719899724608
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail97,910 miles (+4,545)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,910 miles
    Test number
    516643675168
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded incorporating flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded incorporating flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass93,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,365 miles
    Test number
    975756048838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,365 miles (+5,272)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,365 miles
    Test number
    733755400756
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both RENEW ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RENEW ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass88,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,093 miles
    Test number
    337590539064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,093 miles (+6,027)4 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,093 miles
    Test number
    707682395713
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass82,066 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,066 miles
    Test number
    105824216322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,873 miles (+16,400)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,873 miles
    Test number
    816682098138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering box has seepage leaking on to subframe (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight missting of oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight missting of oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass61,473 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,473 miles
    Test number
    640039463649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,377 miles (+5,024)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,377 miles
    Test number
    835311011223
    • AdvisoryFront Smear from wipers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil on engine area
  12. Pass55,353 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,353 miles
    Test number
    323987321271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,063 miles (+7,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,063 miles
    Test number
    967306865794
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer jet partly blocked but clearing screen
  14. Pass44,005 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,005 miles
    Test number
    721177244102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,870 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,870 miles
    Test number
    286063177651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,242 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,242 miles
    Test number
    585771575077
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner edge

Questions about LS12 VGL

Does LS12 VGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VGL is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VGL?
The MOT on LS12 VGL is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VGL done?
LS12 VGL was recorded at 102,695 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 6,237 miles a year.
Has LS12 VGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VGL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 VGL 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 LS12 VGL find?
LS12 VGL passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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