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Vauxhall Omega

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 2,498 cc

T480 VAWMOT history

T480 VAW is a gold petrol Vauxhall Omega first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
174,387 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 VAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Omega
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 VAW was last recorded at 174,387 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 6,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,129 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,258 miles
Average per year
4,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,387 miles
  • 2024 – 168,129 miles
  • 2023 – 160,601 miles
  • 2022 – 156,564 miles
  • 2021 – 150,152 miles
  • 2020 – 146,653 miles
  • 2019 – 142,865 miles
  • 2018 – 139,742 miles
  • 2017 – 135,812 miles
  • 2016 – 132,681 miles
  • 2015 – 129,569 miles
  • 2014 – 126,885 miles
  • 2013 – 125,634 miles
  • 2012 – 124,249 miles
  • 2011 – 119,640 miles
  • 2010 – 111,412 miles
  • 2009 – 104,326 miles
  • 2007 – 91,980 miles
  • 2006 – 81,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,387 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,387 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    174,387 miles
    Test number
    171857975835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,129 miles (+7,528)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    168,129 miles
    Test number
    760183240519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront vehicle damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass160,601 miles (+4,037)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,601 miles
    Test number
    926293591530
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass156,564 miles (+6,412)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,564 miles
    Test number
    248440633044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass150,152 miles (+3,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,152 miles
    Test number
    789689187575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,653 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    146,653 miles
    Test number
    690853460595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,865 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,865 miles
    Test number
    372980953268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,742 miles (+3,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    139,742 miles
    Test number
    990285060542
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass135,812 miles (+3,131)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    135,812 miles
    Test number
    700826828331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass132,681 miles (+3,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    132,681 miles
    Test number
    252306767420
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass129,569 miles (+2,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    129,569 miles
    Test number
    321975758197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass126,885 miles (+1,251)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    126,885 miles
    Test number
    177450144315
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  13. Pass125,634 miles (+1,385)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    125,634 miles
    Test number
    149933373244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre deteriorated

  14. Pass124,249 miles (+4,609)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    124,249 miles
    Test number
    859342272251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass119,640 miles (+175)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    119,640 miles
    Test number
    179153371238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteWindscreen cracked outside both zones

  16. Fail119,465 miles (+8,053)10 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,465 miles
    Test number
    716856561229
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteWindscreen cracked outside both zones

  17. Pass111,412 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    111,412 miles
    Test number
    864314170282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCrack in windscreen

  18. Fail111,412 miles (+7,086)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,412 miles
    Test number
    392557260449
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCrack in windscreen

  19. Pass104,326 miles (+12,346)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    104,326 miles
    Test number
    482565679240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteHas crack outside zone a and swept area

  20. Pass91,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    91,980 miles
    Test number
    472374157019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,980 miles (+10,914)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,980 miles
    Test number
    854450157036
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass81,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    81,066 miles
    Test number
    483737916099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,066 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,066 miles
    Test number
    120036716462
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T480 VAW

Does T480 VAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T480 VAW is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T480 VAW?
The MOT on T480 VAW is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T480 VAW done?
T480 VAW was recorded at 174,387 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,693 miles a year.
Has T480 VAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 VAW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2011.
Has the mileage on T480 VAW 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 T480 VAW find?
T480 VAW passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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