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Vauxhall Vectra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T420 VWSMOT history

T420 VWS is a red petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,509 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 VWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 VWS was last recorded at 119,509 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 4,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,679 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,830 miles
Average per year
4,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,509 miles
  • 2025 – 114,679 miles
  • 2024 – 109,371 miles
  • 2023 – 104,102 miles
  • 2022 – 98,038 miles
  • 2021 – 95,203 miles
  • 2020 – 93,129 miles
  • 2019 – 89,405 miles
  • 2018 – 84,369 miles
  • 2017 – 78,059 miles
  • 2016 – 71,227 miles
  • 2015 – 65,023 miles
  • 2014 – 59,286 miles
  • 2013 – 52,083 miles
  • 2012 – 43,945 miles
  • 2011 – 35,438 miles
  • 2010 – 30,345 miles
  • 2008 – 29,899 miles
  • 2007 – 28,583 miles
  • 2006 – 27,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,509 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 - along offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryEngine MIL indicates a malfunction
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 15, ~2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight lift in Nearside and Offside Front macpherson strut top mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel hose into top of tank badly cracked and perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,509 miles (+4,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,509 miles
    Test number
    500401084268
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 - along offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,679 miles (+5,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    114,679 miles
    Test number
    384785232093
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2, running along offside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass109,371 miles (+5,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,371 miles
    Test number
    919691559480
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass104,102 miles (+6,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,102 miles
    Test number
    854508288668
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear, Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass98,038 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,038 miles
    Test number
    100375353670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,203 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,203 miles
    Test number
    614340367086
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 15, ~2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight lift in Nearside and Offside Front macpherson strut top mounts

  7. Fail95,203 miles (+2,074)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,203 miles
    Test number
    452070740920
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Outer, in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Outer, in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Outer, in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Outer, in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside, 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 15, ~2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight lift in Nearside and Offside Front macpherson strut top mounts

  8. Pass93,129 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,129 miles
    Test number
    772821139512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,405 miles (+5,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,405 miles
    Test number
    135264584910
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,369 miles (+6,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,369 miles
    Test number
    669562210335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass78,059 miles (+6,832)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,059 miles
    Test number
    217341400505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,227 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    366088312191
    • AdvisoryFuel hose into top of tank badly cracked and perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail71,209 miles (+6,186)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,209 miles
    Test number
    251308962022
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFuel hose into top of tank badly cracked and perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass65,023 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,023 miles
    Test number
    956447515004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,291 miles (+5,005)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,291 miles
    Test number
    258023615006
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  16. Pass59,286 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,286 miles
    Test number
    785008714057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box has loose internals
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteSlight dampness around steering rack gaiter
    • NoteSlight play in steering wheel

  17. Fail59,286 miles (+7,203)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,286 miles
    Test number
    289078014003
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box has loose internals
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteSlight dampness around steering rack gaiter
    • NoteSlight play in steering wheel

  18. Fail52,083 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,083 miles
    Test number
    475597913031
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass52,083 miles (+8,138)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,083 miles
    Test number
    496307813056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,945 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,945 miles
    Test number
    105624722454
    • NoteAdvise both steering rack gaitors collapsed

  21. Fail43,945 miles (+8,507)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,945 miles
    Test number
    146304022011
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise both steering rack gaitors collapsed

  22. Pass35,438 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,438 miles
    Test number
    907444021085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,345 miles (+446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,345 miles
    Test number
    363360720080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass29,899 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,899 miles
    Test number
    903837108113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,583 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,583 miles
    Test number
    271227007136
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

  26. Pass28,583 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,583 miles
    Test number
    720127907186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,386 miles
    Test number
    994869606199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T420 VWS

Does T420 VWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T420 VWS is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T420 VWS?
The MOT on T420 VWS is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T420 VWS done?
T420 VWS was recorded at 119,509 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,662 miles a year.
Has T420 VWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 VWS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T420 VWS 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 T420 VWS find?
T420 VWS passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 - along offside; engine mil indicates a malfunction; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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