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Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

V18 UGSMOT history

V18 UGS is a silver diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 249,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

V18 UGS silver Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Vivaro, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
249,986 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 UGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 UGS was last recorded at 249,986 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,925 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
12,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 249,986 miles
  • 2023 – 240,162 miles
  • 2022 – 230,611 miles
  • 2021 – 220,323 miles
  • 2020 – 213,419 miles
  • 2019 – 208,188 miles
  • 2018 – 202,626 miles
  • 2017 – 183,192 miles
  • 2016 – 171,273 miles
  • 2015 – 159,049 miles
  • 2014 – 148,174 miles
  • 2013 – 100,431 miles
  • 2012 – 81,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,986 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main run pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Outer Sill damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,986 miles (+61)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    249,986 miles
    Test number
    211264741848
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main run pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail249,925 miles (+9,763)8 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,925 miles
    Test number
    572246480394
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOLT IN TYPE. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBOTH OUTER SILLS BENT.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON BOTH FACES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF TYRE 2019 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE.(205-65X16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD.
    • AdvisoryOSR CALIPER HAND BRAKE ACTUATOR ARM SEIZED OR CABLE SEIZED.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF TYRE 2018 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH REAR SEATS DON'T APPEAR TO BE FULLY SECURE,ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES 2020 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass240,162 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    240,162 miles
    Test number
    319152397763
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills slight corrosion and dented (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail240,145 miles (+9,534)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,145 miles
    Test number
    628723094245
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills slight corrosion and dented (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass230,611 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    230,611 miles
    Test number
    581246755937
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail230,611 miles (+10,288)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,611 miles
    Test number
    774847629482
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass220,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    220,323 miles
    Test number
    406691161062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill Damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail220,323 miles (+6,904)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,323 miles
    Test number
    795258108366
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill Damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass213,419 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    213,419 miles
    Test number
    314217984049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass208,188 miles (+5,562)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    208,188 miles
    Test number
    611265564693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass202,626 miles (+3,760)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    202,626 miles
    Test number
    852725417791
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass198,866 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    198,866 miles
    Test number
    276119136899
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail198,858 miles (+15,666)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,858 miles
    Test number
    365743574332
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass183,192 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    183,192 miles
    Test number
    951992254325
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail183,192 miles (+19)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,192 miles
    Test number
    731085850760
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass183,173 miles (+11,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    183,173 miles
    Test number
    456549896901
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass171,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    171,273 miles
    Test number
    238520841924
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail171,273 miles (+12,224)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,273 miles
    Test number
    565530997456
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass159,049 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    159,049 miles
    Test number
    199405985008
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail159,049 miles (+10,875)2 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,049 miles
    Test number
    265415785014
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail148,174 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,174 miles
    Test number
    176648254216
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass148,174 miles (+47,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    148,174 miles
    Test number
    676548954226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass100,431 miles (+18,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,431 miles
    Test number
    385233073495
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass81,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,690 miles
    Test number
    406067152249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 UGS

Does V18 UGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 UGS is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V18 UGS?
The MOT on V18 UGS is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 UGS done?
V18 UGS was recorded at 249,986 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 12,761 miles a year.
Has V18 UGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 UGS has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 UGS 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 V18 UGS find?
V18 UGS passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main run pipes, and 3 more.

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