Vauxhall Vivaro
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc
S21 RSLMOT history
S21 RSL is a black diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 23 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,942 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 139,942 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,072 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S21 RSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Vivaro
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 23 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S21 RSL was last recorded at 139,942 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 3,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,750 miles · 17 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,192 miles
- Average per year
- 7,072 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,942 miles
- 2025 – 136,750 miles
- 2024 – 132,189 miles
- 2023 – 127,551 miles
- 2022 – 122,889 miles
- 2021 – 117,371 miles
- 2020 – 111,731 miles
- 2019 – 107,548 miles
- 2018 – 102,040 miles
- 2017 – 96,381 miles
- 2016 – 87,774 miles
- 2015 – 78,043 miles
- 2014 – 66,333 miles
- 2013 – 56,277 miles
- 2012 – 45,027 miles
- 2011 – 33,241 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,942 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE HAS SIGNS OF CORROSION
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.
Front bumper bull bar loose
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front outer track rod end has slight play.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Both front headlamps dull
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,942 miles (+3,192)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 139,942 miles
- Test number
- 705158822264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE HAS SIGNS OF CORROSION
Pass136,750 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 136,750 miles
- Test number
- 525457727345
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer track rod end has slight play.
Fail136,746 miles (+4,557)2 dangerous10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,746 miles
- Test number
- 168510165283
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront discs corroded with age
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer track rod end has slight play.
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded with age
Pass132,189 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 132,189 miles
- Test number
- 302760292997
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamps dull
- AdvisoryFront bumper bull bar loose
- AdvisoryRear axle and axle steady arms corroded
Fail132,188 miles (+4,637)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,188 miles
- Test number
- 924409015141
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamps dull
- AdvisoryFront bumper bull bar loose
- AdvisoryRear axle and axle steady arms corroded
Pass127,551 miles (+4,662)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 127,551 miles
- Test number
- 254165562196
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear axle steady bars corroded
- AdvisoryFront bumper bull bar loose
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass122,889 miles (+5,518)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 122,889 miles
- Test number
- 129547148094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,371 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 117,371 miles
- Test number
- 232408522833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,336 miles (+5,605)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,336 miles
- Test number
- 812184080240
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorCentral Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
Pass111,731 miles (+4,183)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 111,731 miles
- Test number
- 192588787298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers smearing screen
Pass107,548 miles (+5,508)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 107,548 miles
- Test number
- 168105510298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass102,040 miles (+77)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 102,040 miles
- Test number
- 181550825032
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie Rod Slight Play
- AdvisoryTie Rod Slight Play
Pass101,963 miles (+5,582)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 101,963 miles
- Test number
- 519810792257
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie rod slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie rod slight play
Pass96,381 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 96,381 miles
- Test number
- 614791346533
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail96,381 miles (+8,607)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,381 miles
- Test number
- 721866230317
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass87,774 miles (+9,731)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 87,774 miles
- Test number
- 812208112151
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass78,043 miles (+11,710)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 78,043 miles
- Test number
- 867702878771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,333 miles (+10,056)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 66,333 miles
- Test number
- 686045464258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,277 miles (+11,250)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 56,277 miles
- Test number
- 586343853296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,027 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 45,027 miles
- Test number
- 699098052220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,027 miles (+11,786)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,027 miles
- Test number
- 205078552217
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail33,241 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,241 miles
- Test number
- 258325651256
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass33,241 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 33,241 miles
- Test number
- 396215651211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S21 RSL
- Does S21 RSL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 RSL is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S21 RSL?
- The MOT on S21 RSL is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S21 RSL done?
- S21 RSL was recorded at 139,942 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 7,072 miles a year.
- Has S21 RSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S21 RSL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on S21 RSL 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 S21 RSL find?
- S21 RSL passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; underside has signs of corrosion.
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