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Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T121 GRWMOT history

T121 GRW is a silver diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 13 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
178,051 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 GRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 GRW was last recorded at 178,051 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,051 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,051 miles
  • 2025 – 174,137 miles
  • 2024 – 170,848 miles
  • 2023 – 165,264 miles
  • 2022 – 160,799 miles
  • 2021 – 159,966 miles
  • 2020 – 158,157 miles
  • 2019 – 155,520 miles
  • 2018 – 153,560 miles
  • 2017 – 150,015 miles
  • 2015 – 145,004 miles
  • 2014 – 135,809 miles
  • 2012 – 110,698 miles
  • 2011 – 90,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,051 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (Engine area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Reverse Lamp Inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,051 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    178,051 miles
    Test number
    720144579719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (Engine area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail178,051 miles (+3,914)3 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,051 miles
    Test number
    889269501916
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (Lever obstructed) (1.1.6 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (Engine area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass174,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    174,137 miles
    Test number
    933260585843
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail174,137 miles (+3,289)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,137 miles
    Test number
    166653007633
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass170,848 miles (+5,584)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    170,848 miles
    Test number
    540364076690
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass165,264 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    165,264 miles
    Test number
    966264598751
    • AdvisoryReverse Lamp Inoperative

  7. Fail165,263 miles (+4,464)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,263 miles
    Test number
    753101028045
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryReverse Lamp Inoperative

  8. Pass160,799 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    160,799 miles
    Test number
    653624530741
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front drop links

  9. Fail160,799 miles (+833)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,799 miles
    Test number
    126028590711
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front drop links

  10. Pass159,966 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    159,966 miles
    Test number
    524300602363
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have uneven tread wear-215/65/16

  11. Fail159,966 miles (+1,809)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,966 miles
    Test number
    452635824195
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have uneven tread wear-215/65/16

  12. Pass158,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    158,157 miles
    Test number
    770192740111
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail158,157 miles (+2,637)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,157 miles
    Test number
    574618219252
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass155,520 miles (+1,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,520 miles
    Test number
    354705983749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass153,560 miles (+3,545)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    153,560 miles
    Test number
    741225156203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass150,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    150,015 miles
    Test number
    903404650038
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail150,015 miles (+5,011)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,015 miles
    Test number
    380946749330
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass145,004 miles (+9,195)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    145,004 miles
    Test number
    287825690487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass135,809 miles (+25,111)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    135,809 miles
    Test number
    885706374116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,698 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    110,698 miles
    Test number
    176541692294
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteAirbag Fail light on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFolding bench seat/bed fitted in rear no seatbelts fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail110,698 miles (+20,566)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,698 miles
    Test number
    359571992460
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteAirbag Fail light on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFolding bench seat/bed fitted in rear no seatbelts fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass90,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,132 miles
    Test number
    486002491268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 GRW

Does T121 GRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 GRW is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 GRW?
The MOT on T121 GRW is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 GRW done?
T121 GRW was recorded at 178,051 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 5,973 miles a year.
Has T121 GRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 GRW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T121 GRW 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 T121 GRW find?
T121 GRW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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