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Vauxhall Vivaro

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,870 cc

M28 ESSMOT history

M28 ESS is a white diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 22 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

M28 ESS white Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Vivaro, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,981 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M28 ESS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M28 ESS was last recorded at 71,981 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 2,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,223 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,758 miles
Average per year
3,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,981 miles
  • 2024 – 69,223 miles
  • 2023 – 67,244 miles
  • 2022 – 66,576 miles
  • 2021 – 65,981 miles
  • 2020 – 65,559 miles
  • 2019 – 65,245 miles
  • 2018 – 63,690 miles
  • 2017 – 61,355 miles
  • 2016 – 51,904 miles
  • 2015 – 45,313 miles
  • 2014 – 34,620 miles
  • 2013 – 31,992 miles
  • 2012 – 23,341 miles
  • 2011 – 17,630 miles
  • 2010 – 13,238 miles
  • 2009 – 8,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,981 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,981 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,981 miles
    Test number
    321044185143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,981 miles (+2,758)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,981 miles
    Test number
    816763648645
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,223 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,223 miles
    Test number
    939109470958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail69,217 miles (+1,973)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    278313744863
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed visually smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both spacing (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,244 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,244 miles
    Test number
    867606778263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail67,229 miles (+653)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    383481597334
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,576 miles (+595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,576 miles
    Test number
    435681134472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,981 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,981 miles
    Test number
    977789858844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,559 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,559 miles
    Test number
    955148883968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,542 miles (+297)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,542 miles
    Test number
    407490529059
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,245 miles (+1,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,245 miles
    Test number
    361508278181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass63,690 miles (+2,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,690 miles
    Test number
    685145727247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass61,355 miles (+9,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,355 miles
    Test number
    789111989731
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass51,904 miles (+6,591)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,904 miles
    Test number
    279432921612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,313 miles (+10,693)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,313 miles
    Test number
    216371625119
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass34,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,620 miles
    Test number
    818827454045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,620 miles (+2,628)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,620 miles
    Test number
    735827454012
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn

  18. Pass31,992 miles (+8,651)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,992 miles
    Test number
    139293053476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,341 miles (+5,711)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,341 miles
    Test number
    947048562078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,630 miles (+4,392)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,630 miles
    Test number
    477890761065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,238 miles (+5,179)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    13,238 miles
    Test number
    931669260046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    8,059 miles
    Test number
    522140379032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail8,059 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,059 miles
    Test number
    584300679022
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about M28 ESS

Does M28 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M28 ESS is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on M28 ESS?
The MOT on M28 ESS is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M28 ESS done?
M28 ESS was recorded at 71,981 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,841 miles a year.
Has M28 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M28 ESS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on M28 ESS 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 M28 ESS find?
M28 ESS passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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