Vauxhall Vectra
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,498 cc
V6 GEWMOT history
V6 GEW is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 22 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 191,334 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 191,334 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,396 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 GEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Vectra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 GEW was last recorded at 191,334 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 4,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 186,795 miles · 16 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,539 miles
- Average per year
- 8,396 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 191,334 miles
- 2023 – 186,795 miles
- 2022 – 179,061 miles
- 2020 – 175,432 miles
- 2019 – 165,892 miles
- 2018 – 157,993 miles
- 2017 – 154,989 miles
- 2016 – 150,478 miles
- 2015 – 136,413 miles
- 2014 – 120,054 miles
- 2013 – 95,784 miles
- 2012 – 87,808 miles
- 2011 – 79,947 miles
- 2010 – 75,590 miles
- 2009 – 65,514 miles
- 2008 – 55,412 miles
- 2007 – 48,051 miles
- 2006 – 41,681 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass191,334 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Under body corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back panel behind rear bumper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,334 miles (+4,539)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 191,334 miles
- Test number
- 102960699536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass186,795 miles (+26)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 186,795 miles
- Test number
- 446783573982
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Fail186,769 miles (+7,708)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,769 miles
- Test number
- 405220817359
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Pass179,061 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2023
- Odometer
- 179,061 miles
- Test number
- 433871367299
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back panel behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail179,059 miles (+3,627)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,059 miles
- Test number
- 925075255668
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back panel behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass175,432 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 175,432 miles
- Test number
- 604942215326
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail175,432 miles (+9,540)2 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,432 miles
- Test number
- 708087517340
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass165,892 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 165,892 miles
- Test number
- 351490365929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,888 miles (+7,895)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,888 miles
- Test number
- 660235371610
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass157,993 miles (+3,004)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 157,993 miles
- Test number
- 436109265194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,989 miles (+4,511)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 154,989 miles
- Test number
- 370091054799
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass150,478 miles (+14,065)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 150,478 miles
- Test number
- 465717161615
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass136,413 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 136,413 miles
- Test number
- 302427533568
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail136,413 miles (+16,359)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,413 miles
- Test number
- 495413418256
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking nearside front to rear (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass120,054 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 120,054 miles
- Test number
- 835125914325
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail120,053 miles (+24,269)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,053 miles
- Test number
- 997575614366
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass95,784 miles (+37)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 95,784 miles
- Test number
- 687550313314
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront tyres waering thin on inner edges
Fail95,747 miles (+7,939)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,747 miles
- Test number
- 478609903486
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront tyres waering thin on inner edges
Pass87,808 miles (+7,861)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 87,808 miles
- Test number
- 138171212303
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Pass79,947 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 79,947 miles
- Test number
- 919958201352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,930 miles (+4,340)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,930 miles
- Test number
- 457756701327
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass75,590 miles (+10,076)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 75,590 miles
- Test number
- 581667700381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,514 miles (+10,102)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 65,514 miles
- Test number
- 512664509312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,412 miles (+7,361)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 55,412 miles
- Test number
- 964146908386
- NoteOil leaks on engine - rocker gaskets???
- NoteSlight play in both inner steering rack joints
Pass48,051 miles (+6,370)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 48,051 miles
- Test number
- 871297907307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,681 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 41,681 miles
- Test number
- 470108196240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V6 GEW
- Does V6 GEW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V6 GEW expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V6 GEW?
- The MOT on V6 GEW expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V6 GEW done?
- V6 GEW was recorded at 191,334 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 8,396 miles a year.
- Has V6 GEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 GEW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on V6 GEW 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 V6 GEW find?
- V6 GEW passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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