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Vauxhall VXR8

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 5,967 cc

T5 MBLMOT history

T5 MBL is a grey petrol Vauxhall VXR8 first used on 29 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
148,679 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
VXR8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 MBL was last recorded at 148,679 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,677 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,679 miles
  • 2024 – 146,874 miles
  • 2023 – 142,689 miles
  • 2022 – 137,093 miles
  • 2021 – 133,767 miles
  • 2020 – 131,257 miles
  • 2019 – 127,497 miles
  • 2018 – 120,385 miles
  • 2016 – 115,361 miles
  • 2015 – 111,840 miles
  • 2014 – 106,165 miles
  • 2013 – 94,385 miles
  • 2012 – 77,108 miles
  • 2011 – 61,580 miles
  • 2010 – 45,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,679 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various parts of screen damaged (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Various suspension components corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Various suspension components corroded and undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,679 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    148,679 miles
    Test number
    522296069580
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various parts of screen damaged (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  2. Fail148,677 miles (+1,803)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,677 miles
    Test number
    744206903403
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various parts of screen damaged (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  3. Pass146,874 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,874 miles
    Test number
    511010265388
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded and undersealed

  4. Fail146,869 miles (+4,180)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,869 miles
    Test number
    251978175520
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded and undersealed

  5. Pass142,689 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    142,689 miles
    Test number
    292238998019
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  6. Fail142,681 miles (+5,588)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,681 miles
    Test number
    144649199184
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  7. Pass137,093 miles (+3,326)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,093 miles
    Test number
    664026513331
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  8. Pass133,767 miles (+2,510)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,767 miles
    Test number
    771283787420
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis undersealed

  9. Pass131,257 miles (+4)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,257 miles
    Test number
    946722039819
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective both rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  10. Fail131,253 miles (+3,756)2 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,253 miles
    Test number
    434980818342
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective both rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  11. Pass127,497 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,497 miles
    Test number
    166011516980
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust rubbers broken

  12. Fail127,494 miles (+7,109)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,494 miles
    Test number
    592177424904
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust rubbers broken

  13. Pass120,385 miles (+5,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    120,385 miles
    Test number
    583915463064
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust rubbers deteriorating

  14. Pass115,361 miles (+3,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,361 miles
    Test number
    749464898461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear coil spring corroded

  15. Pass111,840 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    111,840 miles
    Test number
    912787423012
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Fail111,830 miles (+5,665)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,830 miles
    Test number
    134298298361
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  17. Pass106,165 miles (+11,780)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,165 miles
    Test number
    125732354286
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres unevenly worn low tread + perishing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low tread

  18. Pass94,385 miles (+17,277)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,385 miles
    Test number
    106043163200
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing edges, cracking in tread

  19. Pass77,108 miles (+15,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,108 miles
    Test number
    898410972257
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  20. Pass61,580 miles (+16,135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,580 miles
    Test number
    846651571261
    • NoteLong handbrake travel.

  21. Pass45,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,445 miles
    Test number
    154071370288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 MBL

Does T5 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 MBL is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 MBL?
The MOT on T5 MBL is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 MBL done?
T5 MBL was recorded at 148,679 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,657 miles a year.
Has T5 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 MBL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 MBL 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 T5 MBL find?
T5 MBL passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various parts of screen damaged; coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides ferrules are corroded, and 3 more.

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