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Vauxhall Zafira

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

WV56 UNLMOT history

WV56 UNL is a blue petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,110 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

WV56 UNL was last recorded at 144,110 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 4,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,940 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,170 miles
Average per year
7,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,110 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Low damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Some exhaust smoke during emissions test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,110 miles
    Test number
    222155605026
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail144,110 miles (+4,170)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,110 miles
    Test number
    360077653603
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass139,940 miles (+6,910)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    139,940 miles
    Test number
    218687916101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,030 miles
    Test number
    798205941139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,030 miles (+9,453)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,030 miles
    Test number
    236388833868
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass123,577 miles (+2,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,577 miles
    Test number
    894531560973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,607 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,607 miles
    Test number
    171907531150
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive front engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear 3rd row seat belts not checked seats folded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail120,607 miles (+3,532)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,607 miles
    Test number
    668188949982
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cuts splits inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive front engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear 3rd row seat belts not checked seats folded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass117,075 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,075 miles
    Test number
    583367440332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,074 miles (+1,325)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,074 miles
    Test number
    204955399170
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Front Brake Discs scored/pitted on (inner) face
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass115,749 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,749 miles
    Test number
    609730238156
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Low damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail115,729 miles (+3,139)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,729 miles
    Test number
    383532307624
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Low damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass112,590 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,590 miles
    Test number
    798879223379
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySome exhaust smoke during emissions test

  14. Fail112,571 miles (+9,980)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,571 miles
    Test number
    440500020209
    • DangerousTyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All four tyres have lumps around inner sidewalls indicating structural failure. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle mounting bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle mounting bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySome exhaust smoke during emissions test

  15. Pass102,591 miles (+7,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,591 miles
    Test number
    334997498590
    • AdvisorySome light exhaust smoke

  16. Pass94,895 miles (+11,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,895 miles
    Test number
    562838262608
    • AdvisorySlight wear/play in nearside front roll bar end link

  17. Pass83,860 miles (+6,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,860 miles
    Test number
    537206281017
    • AdvisorySlight wear/play in front lower arm bushings

  18. Pass77,111 miles (+8,687)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,111 miles
    Test number
    898091891890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,424 miles (+9,370)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,424 miles
    Test number
    968321684243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,054 miles (+9,453)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,054 miles
    Test number
    615847483291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,601 miles (+9,967)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,601 miles
    Test number
    736646082233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,634 miles
    Test number
    549296181270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,634 miles (+2,834)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,634 miles
    Test number
    247955281267
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass36,800 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,800 miles
    Test number
    435216351057
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cut on side walls

  25. Fail36,800 miles (+11,245)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,800 miles
    Test number
    478536451027
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cut on side walls

  26. Pass25,555 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,555 miles
    Test number
    331577369471
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reveal cords.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reveal cords.
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reveal cords.
    • NotePlastic covers fitted not allowing full ,inspection of outer body sills.

Questions about WV56 UNL

When is the MOT due on WV56 UNL?
The MOT on WV56 UNL is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WV56 UNL done?
WV56 UNL was recorded at 144,110 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 7,047 miles a year.
Has WV56 UNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WV56 UNL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on WV56 UNL 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 WV56 UNL find?
WV56 UNL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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