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Vauxhall Zafira

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T985 NGWMOT history

T985 NGW is a silver petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 121,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,113 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 NGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T985 NGW was last recorded at 121,113 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,323 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,790 miles
Average per year
4,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,113 miles
  • 2025 – 119,323 miles
  • 2024 – 118,395 miles
  • 2023 – 108,484 miles
  • 2021 – 101,594 miles
  • 2020 – 97,384 miles
  • 2019 – 86,266 miles
  • 2018 – 77,101 miles
  • 2017 – 69,269 miles
  • 2016 – 59,427 miles
  • 2015 – 51,944 miles
  • 2014 – 44,204 miles
  • 2013 – 36,602 miles
  • 2012 – 32,673 miles
  • 2011 – 31,454 miles
  • 2010 – 28,883 miles
  • 2009 – 27,701 miles
  • 2008 – 26,182 miles
  • 2007 – 24,599 miles
  • 2006 – 22,021 miles
  • 2005 – 19,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,113 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s.f & o.s.f & n.s.r. & o.s.r pipes rusted ..

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,113 miles (+1,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,113 miles
    Test number
    886039199124
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  2. Pass119,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,323 miles
    Test number
    614077726989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail119,323 miles (+928)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,323 miles
    Test number
    987512177948
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,395 miles (+9,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,395 miles
    Test number
    539109518300
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,484 miles (+6,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    452090880022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,594 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,594 miles
    Test number
    912586597488
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s.f & o.s.f & n.s.r. & o.s.r pipes rusted .. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail101,584 miles (+4,200)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,584 miles
    Test number
    627779477402
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s.f & o.s.f & n.s.r. & o.s.r pipes rusted .. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass97,384 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,384 miles
    Test number
    961547392181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail97,383 miles (+11,117)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,383 miles
    Test number
    266718108324
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass86,266 miles (+9,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,266 miles
    Test number
    975437576083
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass77,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,101 miles
    Test number
    940018938165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail77,101 miles (+7,832)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,101 miles
    Test number
    486544754331
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass69,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,269 miles
    Test number
    491964372290
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail69,269 miles (+9,842)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,269 miles
    Test number
    410067141783
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,427 miles (+7,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,427 miles
    Test number
    832979058120
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside tie bar play

  16. Pass51,944 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,944 miles
    Test number
    377739235114
    • NoteSlight blow from exhust

  17. Fail51,944 miles (+7,740)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,944 miles
    Test number
    188639835193
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight blow from exhust

  18. Pass44,204 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,204 miles
    Test number
    709733244119
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail44,189 miles (+7,587)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,189 miles
    Test number
    226272844474
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass36,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,602 miles
    Test number
    145303143152
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail36,602 miles (+3,929)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,602 miles
    Test number
    356273543149
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass32,673 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,673 miles
    Test number
    196313392117
    • NoteSuspect uneven rear brake pad wear

  23. Fail32,673 miles (+1,219)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,673 miles
    Test number
    258623892155
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteSuspect uneven rear brake pad wear

  24. Pass31,454 miles (+2,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,454 miles
    Test number
    167048071185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass28,883 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,883 miles
    Test number
    944149470116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,701 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,701 miles
    Test number
    143301989181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,640 miles (+1,458)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,640 miles
    Test number
    283536779453
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass26,182 miles (+1,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,182 miles
    Test number
    312669078101
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass24,599 miles (+2,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,599 miles
    Test number
    924019377172
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass22,021 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,021 miles
    Test number
    114398676122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass19,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    19,826 miles
    Test number
    271380985142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T985 NGW

Does T985 NGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T985 NGW is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T985 NGW?
The MOT on T985 NGW is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T985 NGW done?
T985 NGW was recorded at 121,113 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,935 miles a year.
Has T985 NGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 NGW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T985 NGW 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 T985 NGW find?
T985 NGW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: coolant leak.

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