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Vauxhall Adam

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,398 cc

S40 LAUMOT history

S40 LAU is a black petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 28 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 58,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

S40 LAU black Vauxhall Adam – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
58,648 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Adam
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 LAU was last recorded at 58,648 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,641 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,648 miles
  • 2024 – 52,974 miles
  • 2023 – 48,956 miles
  • 2022 – 45,252 miles
  • 2021 – 40,561 miles
  • 2020 – 34,832 miles
  • 2019 – 27,784 miles
  • 2018 – 20,464 miles
  • 2017 – 13,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,648 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Both rear tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,648 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    58,648 miles
    Test number
    655738819204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,641 miles (+1,980)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,641 miles
    Test number
    842239050111
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass56,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    269634647124
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
  4. Fail56,661 miles (+3,687)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    569285667048
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
  5. Pass52,974 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    52,974 miles
    Test number
    943593676637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,956 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,956 miles
    Test number
    511813147425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,252 miles (+4,691)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,252 miles
    Test number
    222072292293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,561 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,561 miles
    Test number
    916342147463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,832 miles (+7,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,832 miles
    Test number
    259257040220
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass27,784 miles (+7,320)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,784 miles
    Test number
    463308338916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,464 miles (+7,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    20,464 miles
    Test number
    542157275044
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Pass13,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    13,223 miles
    Test number
    391648322431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail13,222 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,222 miles
    Test number
    674055162804
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Questions about S40 LAU

Does S40 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LAU is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 LAU?
The MOT on S40 LAU is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 LAU done?
S40 LAU was recorded at 58,648 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,195 miles a year.
Has S40 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 LAU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 LAU 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 S40 LAU find?
S40 LAU passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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