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Vauxhall Meriva

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,362 cc

V31 JLBMOT history

V31 JLB is a red petrol Vauxhall Meriva first used on 17 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 60,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

V31 JLB red Vauxhall Meriva – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Meriva, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2027
Mileage
60,196 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 JLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Meriva
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,362 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 JLB was last recorded at 60,196 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 2,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,875 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,321 miles
Average per year
4,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,196 miles
  • 2025 – 57,875 miles
  • 2024 – 55,177 miles
  • 2023 – 51,483 miles
  • 2022 – 50,342 miles
  • 2021 – 46,606 miles
  • 2020 – 43,087 miles
  • 2019 – 39,039 miles
  • 2018 – 32,536 miles
  • 2017 – 27,520 miles
  • 2016 – 14,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,196 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak ...onto exhaust ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall small split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak onto exhaust ....fire hazard ?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,196 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    60,196 miles
    Test number
    515773307972
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak ...onto exhaust ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail60,196 miles (+2,321)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,196 miles
    Test number
    841173239653
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak ...onto exhaust ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass57,875 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    57,875 miles
    Test number
    569644750118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall small split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak onto exhaust ....fire hazard ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail57,873 miles (+2,696)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,873 miles
    Test number
    139997552257
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall small split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak onto exhaust ....fire hazard ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass55,177 miles (+3,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    55,177 miles
    Test number
    723266389936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass51,483 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,483 miles
    Test number
    835141807382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,342 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,342 miles
    Test number
    234848195996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,606 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,606 miles
    Test number
    959942363000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,087 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,087 miles
    Test number
    957393815538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,039 miles (+6,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,039 miles
    Test number
    318104684861
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySmall cracks in osr tyre tread
  11. Pass32,536 miles (+5,016)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    32,536 miles
    Test number
    330858004751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,520 miles (+6,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    27,520 miles
    Test number
    499595001954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre Sidewall Cut/Cracked. No Cords Exposed
  13. Pass20,915 miles (+6,108)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    20,915 miles
    Test number
    955557750516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    14,807 miles
    Test number
    421097951918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 JLB

Does V31 JLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 JLB is valid until 16 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 JLB?
The MOT on V31 JLB is valid until 16 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 JLB done?
V31 JLB was recorded at 60,196 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 4,227 miles a year.
Has V31 JLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 JLB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V31 JLB 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 V31 JLB find?
V31 JLB passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly damaged; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak ...onto exhaust ?; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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