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Vauxhall Combo

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,686 cc

T205 MLAMOT history

T205 MLA is a white diesel Vauxhall Combo first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2024
Mileage
161,770 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T205 MLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Combo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T205 MLA was last recorded at 161,770 miles on 5 Jul 2023, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,646 miles · 20 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
2,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 161,770 miles
  • 2022 – 161,646 miles
  • 2021 – 161,449 miles
  • 2020 – 160,665 miles
  • 2019 – 159,556 miles
  • 2018 – 157,366 miles
  • 2017 – 155,489 miles
  • 2016 – 153,784 miles
  • 2015 – 151,987 miles
  • 2014 – 150,092 miles
  • 2013 – 147,699 miles
  • 2012 – 145,663 miles
  • 2011 – 143,364 miles
  • 2010 – 141,060 miles
  • 2009 – 138,878 miles
  • 2007 – 131,567 miles
  • 2006 – 124,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,770 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipe slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed not weakening the structure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,770 miles (+124)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,770 miles
    Test number
    832383035333
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass161,646 miles (+197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    161,646 miles
    Test number
    839925269744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass161,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    161,449 miles
    Test number
    925637090663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail161,445 miles (+780)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,445 miles
    Test number
    240998869852
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r back panel holed behind spring mounting n (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r back panel holed behind rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear wheel arches holed and corroded

  5. Pass160,665 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    160,665 miles
    Test number
    803093182080
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed not weakening the structure (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail160,662 miles (+1,106)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,662 miles
    Test number
    956226755016
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracks to the tread /lifting (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s rack boots split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has deep cut in the tread no chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed not weakening the structure (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass159,556 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,556 miles
    Test number
    753190832280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,366 miles (+1,877)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    157,366 miles
    Test number
    938621476435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight corrosion under arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight corrosion under arch

  9. Pass155,489 miles (+1,705)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    155,489 miles
    Test number
    855825229077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass153,784 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    153,784 miles
    Test number
    448901448583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail153,782 miles (+1,795)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,782 miles
    Test number
    697812881536
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass151,987 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    151,987 miles
    Test number
    576239065175
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail151,974 miles (+1,882)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,974 miles
    Test number
    948646965164
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass150,092 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    150,092 miles
    Test number
    637203164198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail150,074 miles (+2,375)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,074 miles
    Test number
    297702164435
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass147,699 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    147,699 miles
    Test number
    317552473144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass145,663 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    145,663 miles
    Test number
    857993572148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail145,662 miles (+2,298)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,662 miles
    Test number
    277952772457
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass143,364 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    143,364 miles
    Test number
    907602571153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass141,060 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    141,060 miles
    Test number
    410509170197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass138,878 miles (+7,311)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    138,878 miles
    Test number
    460501689191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass131,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    131,567 miles
    Test number
    304466067183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail131,549 miles (+6,767)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,549 miles
    Test number
    841376867192
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass124,782 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    124,782 miles
    Test number
    420853776156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail124,674 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,674 miles
    Test number
    800389656168
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about T205 MLA

Does T205 MLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T205 MLA expired on 4 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T205 MLA?
The MOT on T205 MLA expired on 4 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T205 MLA done?
T205 MLA was recorded at 161,770 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2023, an average of 2,173 miles a year.
Has T205 MLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T205 MLA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T205 MLA 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 T205 MLA find?
T205 MLA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, and 2 more.

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