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Vauxhall Frontera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,165 cc

T46 GVVMOT history

T46 GVV is a blue petrol Vauxhall Frontera first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 46,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
46,975 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T46 GVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Frontera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,165 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T46 GVV was last recorded at 46,975 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2016: 91,965 miles, lower than 116,687 miles on 6 Jan 2016.
  • 4 Feb 2025: 46,404 miles, lower than 117,051 miles on 26 Feb 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
46,404 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,975 miles
  • 2025 – 46,404 miles
  • 2024 – 117,051 miles
  • 2023 – 117,045 miles
  • 2021 – 117,029 miles
  • 2019 – 116,957 miles
  • 2018 – 116,898 miles
  • 2016 – 116,732 miles
  • 2015 – 116,619 miles
  • 2014 – 116,615 miles
  • 2013 – 116,331 miles
  • 2012 – 116,289 miles
  • 2011 – 115,932 miles
  • 2010 – 114,953 miles
  • 2009 – 114,508 miles
  • 2008 – 109,863 miles
  • 2007 – 103,500 miles
  • 2006 – 95,728 miles
  • 2005 – 95,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,975 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAll under side painted

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2011

  • Under body protected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,975 miles (+571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    46,975 miles
    Test number
    438117733191
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll under side painted

  2. Pass46,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    46,404 miles
    Test number
    671940879928
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body protected

  3. Fail46,404 miles (-70,647)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,404 miles
    Test number
    615913252868
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body protected

  4. Pass117,051 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,051 miles
    Test number
    457488600022
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in shultz

  5. Fail117,051 miles (+6)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,051 miles
    Test number
    769622590581
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body protection used

  6. Pass117,045 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,045 miles
    Test number
    391619175204
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail117,045 miles (+16)1 repaired1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,045 miles
    Test number
    247397203151
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass117,029 miles (+19)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,029 miles
    Test number
    512265880027
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 3 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass117,010 miles (+53)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,010 miles
    Test number
    336973947177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  10. Pass116,957 miles (+59)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,957 miles
    Test number
    433159935523
    • MinorOffside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass116,898 miles (+78)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,898 miles
    Test number
    209271916241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill /arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass116,820 miles (+88)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,820 miles
    Test number
    414572243404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass116,732 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,732 miles
    Test number
    627024942679
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Under vehicle
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  14. Fail116,731 miles (+24,766)1 failure1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,731 miles
    Test number
    302665610997
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Under vehicle
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  15. Pass91,965 miles (-24,722)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,965 miles
    Test number
    462864007641
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s tyres worn in the centre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering rod slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside fuel line corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderneath has corrosion

  16. Fail116,687 miles (+68)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,687 miles
    Test number
    642994488606
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s tyres worn in the centre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering rod slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside fuel line corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderneath has corrosion

  17. Pass116,619 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,619 miles
    Test number
    956005205079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,615 miles (+240)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,615 miles
    Test number
    118795164338
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass116,375 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    116,375 miles
    Test number
    136970714455
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail116,374 miles (+43)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,374 miles
    Test number
    598183804046
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass116,331 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    116,331 miles
    Test number
    176455703088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass116,289 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    116,289 miles
    Test number
    796881312009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail115,932 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,932 miles
    Test number
    225182111012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSteps brackets corroded

  24. Pass115,932 miles (+979)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    115,932 miles
    Test number
    617792211066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSteps brackets corroded

  25. Pass114,953 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    114,953 miles
    Test number
    513592410051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass114,508 miles (+4,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    114,508 miles
    Test number
    182432719029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass109,863 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    109,863 miles
    Test number
    243552718072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail109,842 miles (+6,342)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,842 miles
    Test number
    702821418029
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass103,500 miles (+7,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    103,500 miles
    Test number
    103482817097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  30. Pass95,728 miles (+195)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    95,728 miles
    Test number
    403663316033
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteSlight play in offside rack end †

  31. Fail95,533 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,533 miles
    Test number
    450284365481
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAdvise noise coming from cambelt area
    • NoteOffside front rack end slight play

Questions about T46 GVV

Does T46 GVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T46 GVV is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T46 GVV?
The MOT on T46 GVV is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T46 GVV done?
T46 GVV was recorded at 46,975 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026.
Has T46 GVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T46 GVV has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T46 GVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T46 GVV find?
T46 GVV passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted; all under side painted.

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