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Vauxhall Adam

Gold · Petrol · 2017 · 1,229 cc

Y21 EMUMOT history

Y21 EMU is a gold petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 30 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 65,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

Y21 EMU gold Vauxhall Adam – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Adam, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,848 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 EMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Adam
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 EMU was last recorded at 65,848 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 9,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,139 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,709 miles
Average per year
9,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,848 miles
  • 2025 – 56,139 miles
  • 2024 – 44,779 miles
  • 2023 – 33,746 miles
  • 2022 – 23,487 miles
  • 2021 – 12,159 miles
  • 2020 – 6,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,848 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel cap seal perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 19 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,848 miles (+9,709)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,848 miles
    Test number
    851346478028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass56,139 miles (+11,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    56,139 miles
    Test number
    301250150081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass44,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,779 miles
    Test number
    351891965399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail44,779 miles (+11,033)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,779 miles
    Test number
    789254933046
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass33,746 miles (+187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    33,746 miles
    Test number
    615406381321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  6. Fail33,559 miles (+10,072)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,559 miles
    Test number
    439743123039
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  7. Pass23,487 miles (+11,328)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    23,487 miles
    Test number
    415134171672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,159 miles (+5,162)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    12,159 miles
    Test number
    492224450820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass6,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    6,997 miles
    Test number
    458462675483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 EMU

Does Y21 EMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 EMU is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 EMU?
The MOT on Y21 EMU is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 EMU done?
Y21 EMU was recorded at 65,848 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 9,726 miles a year.
Has Y21 EMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 EMU has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y21 EMU 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 Y21 EMU find?
Y21 EMU passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm; offside front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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