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Vauxhall Calibra

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,998 cc

P181 XWSMOT history

P181 XWS is a black petrol Vauxhall Calibra first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,371 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P181 XWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Calibra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P181 XWS was last recorded at 89,371 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 May 2016: 86,408 miles, lower than 88,293 miles on 28 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,168 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
203 miles
Average per year
1,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,371 miles
  • 2025 – 89,168 miles
  • 2024 – 88,603 miles
  • 2023 – 88,557 miles
  • 2022 – 88,170 miles
  • 2020 – 87,595 miles
  • 2019 – 87,194 miles
  • 2018 – 87,169 miles
  • 2017 – 86,566 miles
  • 2016 – 86,408 miles
  • 2015 – 88,293 miles
  • 2009 – 83,863 miles
  • 2008 – 80,376 miles
  • 2007 – 75,481 miles
  • 2006 – 69,799 miles
  • 2005 – 64,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,371 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across bulkhead advise too change (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside fuel pipe brackets broken but secure

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,371 miles (+203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,371 miles
    Test number
    487412544052
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across bulkhead advise too change (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside fuel pipe brackets broken but secure

  2. Pass89,168 miles (+565)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,168 miles
    Test number
    958454564680
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass88,603 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,603 miles
    Test number
    713814041652
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fron too rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail88,557 miles (+387)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,557 miles
    Test number
    544075419852
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass88,170 miles (+575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,170 miles
    Test number
    316491795603
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,595 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,595 miles
    Test number
    424327924818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,194 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,194 miles
    Test number
    553406371347
    • AdvisoryBoot lid won't open.
    • AdvisoryMultiple chip in windscreen.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater lens missing.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres inner edges wearing low, have cut on inner walls.
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.

  8. Fail87,194 miles (+25)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,194 miles
    Test number
    107106904341
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid won't open.
    • AdvisoryMultiple chip in windscreen.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater lens missing.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres inner edges wearing low, have cut on inner walls.
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.

  9. Pass87,169 miles (+603)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,169 miles
    Test number
    336343014621
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Thermostat housing area
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner position marker not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass86,566 miles (+158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,566 miles
    Test number
    432221959674
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCooling fan seized

  11. Pass86,408 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,408 miles
    Test number
    196180903810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail86,408 miles (-1,885)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,408 miles
    Test number
    462800449599
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass88,293 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,293 miles
    Test number
    378228815196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front seat belt locking mechanism shows signs of malfunction

  14. Fail88,293 miles (+4,430)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,293 miles
    Test number
    118808115120
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front seat belt locking mechanism shows signs of malfunction

  15. Pass83,863 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    83,863 miles
    Test number
    111236549378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,376 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    80,376 miles
    Test number
    852656538367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,375 miles (+4,894)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,375 miles
    Test number
    620823438370
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil filter corroded

  18. Pass75,481 miles (+5,682)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    75,481 miles
    Test number
    170727647344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded, passed on borderline although replacements are recommended
    • NoteOffside rear inner sidelight not working

  19. Pass69,799 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    69,799 miles
    Test number
    753045836322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,797 miles (+5,087)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,797 miles
    Test number
    440444536460
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass64,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    64,710 miles
    Test number
    650133035343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,710 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,710 miles
    Test number
    283352935378
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about P181 XWS

Does P181 XWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P181 XWS is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P181 XWS?
The MOT on P181 XWS is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P181 XWS done?
P181 XWS was recorded at 89,371 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 1,196 miles a year.
Has P181 XWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P181 XWS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on P181 XWS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P181 XWS find?
P181 XWS passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across bulkhead advise too change; offside fuel pipe brackets broken but secure.

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