Vauxhall Cavalier
Red · Petrol · 1995 · 1,998 cc
M533 XGSMOT history
M533 XGS is a red petrol Vauxhall Cavalier first used on 21 Jul 1995. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,231 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 68,231 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 942 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M533 XGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Cavalier
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 21 Jul 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M533 XGS was last recorded at 68,231 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Mar 2019: 67,649 miles, lower than 67,838 miles on 7 Dec 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 68,002 miles · 17 Mar 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 229 miles
- Average per year
- 942 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,231 miles
- 2020 – 68,002 miles
- 2019 – 67,849 miles
- 2018 – 67,838 miles
- 2017 – 67,754 miles
- 2016 – 67,091 miles
- 2015 – 65,705 miles
- 2014 – 64,117 miles
- 2013 – 64,009 miles
- 2012 – 63,399 miles
- 2011 – 61,987 miles
- 2010 – 61,275 miles
- 2009 – 59,361 miles
- 2008 – 54,227 miles
- 2007 – 53,546 miles
- 2006 – 49,840 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,231 miles (+229)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 68,231 miles
- Test number
- 5282114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,002 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 68,002 miles
- Test number
- 961665770661
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail67,992 miles (+143)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,992 miles
- Test number
- 255836260959
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass67,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 67,849 miles
- Test number
- 537038800590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,649 miles (-189)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,649 miles
- Test number
- 137787908134
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Fail67,838 miles (+84)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,838 miles
- Test number
- 601691727591
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Pass67,754 miles (+663)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 67,754 miles
- Test number
- 273338195737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,091 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 67,091 miles
- Test number
- 281793531748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,091 miles (+1,386)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,091 miles
- Test number
- 357022039281
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass65,705 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 65,705 miles
- Test number
- 975195058911
- AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
Fail65,694 miles (+1,577)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,694 miles
- Test number
- 825457069529
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt not inspected ( Child seat fitted )
- AdvisoryOffside Front to rear fuel line corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass64,117 miles (+108)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 64,117 miles
- Test number
- 836711304368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,009 miles (+610)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 64,009 miles
- Test number
- 296388063276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,399 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 63,399 miles
- Test number
- 915082792270
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail63,399 miles (+1,412)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,399 miles
- Test number
- 806407782264
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass61,987 miles (+712)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 61,987 miles
- Test number
- 345018651230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,275 miles (+1,914)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 61,275 miles
- Test number
- 873361770246
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass59,361 miles (+5,134)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 59,361 miles
- Test number
- 893646369208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,227 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 54,227 miles
- Test number
- 484093978244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,216 miles (+670)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,216 miles
- Test number
- 224070868230
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass53,546 miles (+3,706)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 53,546 miles
- Test number
- 403571757216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,840 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 49,840 miles
- Test number
- 380450936488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M533 XGS
- Does M533 XGS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M533 XGS is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M533 XGS?
- The MOT on M533 XGS is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M533 XGS done?
- M533 XGS was recorded at 68,231 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 942 miles a year.
- Has M533 XGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M533 XGS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2020.
- Has the mileage on M533 XGS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on M533 XGS find?
- M533 XGS passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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