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Vauxhall Adam

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,398 cc

S8 VVDMOT history

S8 VVD is a black petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 31 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

S8 VVD black Vauxhall Adam – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Adam, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,899 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 VVD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Adam
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 VVD was last recorded at 106,899 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 4,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,682 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,217 miles
Average per year
7,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,899 miles
  • 2025 – 102,682 miles
  • 2024 – 99,201 miles
  • 2023 – 94,442 miles
  • 2022 – 90,166 miles
  • 2021 – 77,932 miles
  • 2020 – 68,228 miles
  • 2019 – 62,621 miles
  • 2018 – 52,830 miles
  • 2017 – 43,403 miles
  • 2016 – 28,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,899 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,899 miles (+4,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,899 miles
    Test number
    827808926714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass102,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,682 miles
    Test number
    644712343510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail102,682 miles (+3,481)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,682 miles
    Test number
    700480781562
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass99,201 miles (+11)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,201 miles
    Test number
    315131934365
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail99,190 miles (+4,748)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,190 miles
    Test number
    249475909429
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass94,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,442 miles
    Test number
    328060380549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,442 miles (+4,276)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,442 miles
    Test number
    425259102864
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass90,166 miles (+12,234)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,166 miles
    Test number
    120376178991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on park brake lever
  9. Pass77,932 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,932 miles
    Test number
    869994940352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail77,932 miles (+9,704)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,932 miles
    Test number
    264090347858
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass68,228 miles (+5,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,228 miles
    Test number
    149669375011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass62,621 miles (+9,791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,621 miles
    Test number
    391039734032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass52,830 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,830 miles
    Test number
    889213040982
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Fail52,829 miles (+9,426)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,829 miles
    Test number
    316289917457
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  15. Pass43,403 miles (+14,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,403 miles
    Test number
    939527465664
    • AdvisoryAdvise body damaged no sharp edges
  16. Pass28,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,636 miles
    Test number
    616535468875
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs inner surfaces in poor condition
  17. Fail28,636 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,636 miles
    Test number
    707532206938
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in middle (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs inner surfaces in poor condition

Questions about S8 VVD

Does S8 VVD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 VVD is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 VVD?
The MOT on S8 VVD is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 VVD done?
S8 VVD was recorded at 106,899 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 7,976 miles a year.
Has S8 VVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 VVD has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 VVD 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 S8 VVD find?
S8 VVD passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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