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Vauxhall Brava

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,499 cc

T518 CVJMOT history

T518 CVJ is a white diesel Vauxhall Brava first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
41,548 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T518 CVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Brava
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T518 CVJ was last recorded at 41,548 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,509 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
1,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,548 miles
  • 2024 – 41,509 miles
  • 2023 – 41,499 miles
  • 2022 – 41,475 miles
  • 2021 – 41,076 miles
  • 2019 – 41,029 miles
  • 2018 – 40,797 miles
  • 2017 – 40,645 miles
  • 2016 – 40,472 miles
  • 2015 – 39,976 miles
  • 2014 – 38,840 miles
  • 2013 – 38,373 miles
  • 2012 – 36,700 miles
  • 2011 – 33,533 miles
  • 2010 – 30,061 miles
  • 2009 – 26,630 miles
  • 2008 – 23,336 miles
  • 2007 – 20,478 miles
  • 2006 – 18,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,548 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,548 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    41,548 miles
    Test number
    988925599185
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  2. Pass41,509 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    41,509 miles
    Test number
    448097679176
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

  3. Pass41,499 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    41,499 miles
    Test number
    577924092724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,475 miles
    Test number
    614945746819
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail41,475 miles (+399)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,475 miles
    Test number
    695769129763
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass41,076 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,076 miles
    Test number
    735734160444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,029 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,029 miles
    Test number
    535328767109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail41,029 miles (+232)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,029 miles
    Test number
    901597067578
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass40,797 miles (+152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    40,797 miles
    Test number
    757301234321
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and two front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass40,645 miles (+173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,645 miles
    Test number
    293419278483
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded two rear and both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass40,472 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,472 miles
    Test number
    503539980950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail40,472 miles (+496)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,472 miles
    Test number
    970459496551
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass39,976 miles (+1,136)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,976 miles
    Test number
    808155875171
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  14. Pass38,840 miles (+467)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,840 miles
    Test number
    545474874129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCar has a few patches of surface rust
    • NoteExhaust is rusty

  15. Pass38,373 miles (+1,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,373 miles
    Test number
    738385273101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass36,700 miles (+3,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,700 miles
    Test number
    478727272158
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass33,533 miles (+3,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,533 miles
    Test number
    576114571171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass30,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,061 miles
    Test number
    682424170169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,060 miles (+3,430)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,060 miles
    Test number
    293244770457
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass26,630 miles (+3,294)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,630 miles
    Test number
    650165179172
    • NoteFront no/plate poor condition

  21. Pass23,336 miles (+2,858)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,336 miles
    Test number
    690779278182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront no/plate poor

  22. Pass20,478 miles (+2,240)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,478 miles
    Test number
    373068277142
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  23. Pass18,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,238 miles
    Test number
    933417976100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T518 CVJ

Does T518 CVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T518 CVJ is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T518 CVJ?
The MOT on T518 CVJ is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T518 CVJ done?
T518 CVJ was recorded at 41,548 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 1,205 miles a year.
Has T518 CVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T518 CVJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T518 CVJ 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 T518 CVJ find?
T518 CVJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes covered in grease and underseal; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; vehicle undersealed.

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