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Vauxhall Vectra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y238 JGUMOT history

Y238 JGU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,520 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 JGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 JGU was last recorded at 77,520 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,275 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,245 miles
Average per year
2,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,520 miles
  • 2024 – 76,275 miles
  • 2023 – 73,169 miles
  • 2021 – 71,417 miles
  • 2020 – 68,171 miles
  • 2019 – 65,036 miles
  • 2018 – 61,093 miles
  • 2017 – 56,848 miles
  • 2016 – 54,007 miles
  • 2015 – 52,484 miles
  • 2013 – 48,241 miles
  • 2012 – 46,309 miles
  • 2011 – 42,898 miles
  • 2010 – 39,853 miles
  • 2009 – 36,898 miles
  • 2008 – 33,279 miles
  • 2007 – 28,845 miles
  • 2006 – 24,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,520 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    629543206069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail77,520 miles (+1,245)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    401334266377
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass76,275 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,275 miles
    Test number
    804859092016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,991 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,991 miles
    Test number
    857835337944
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mounts noisy in operat6ion

  5. Fail74,991 miles (+1,822)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,991 miles
    Test number
    941005594739
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mounts noisy in operat6ion

  6. Pass73,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,169 miles
    Test number
    776089241848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,169 miles (+1,752)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,169 miles
    Test number
    961627188259
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass71,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,417 miles
    Test number
    665840691939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,417 miles (+1,582)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,417 miles
    Test number
    980653384411
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass69,835 miles (+1,664)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,835 miles
    Test number
    915841328481
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass68,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,171 miles
    Test number
    409171246866
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail68,171 miles (+3,135)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,171 miles
    Test number
    883020714591
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake return Spring broken

  13. Pass65,036 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,036 miles
    Test number
    113014561723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,093 miles (+4,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,093 miles
    Test number
    482655817527
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  15. Pass56,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,848 miles
    Test number
    756839877772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail56,848 miles (+2,841)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,848 miles
    Test number
    959255870028
    • FailureCentral Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass54,007 miles (+1,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,007 miles
    Test number
    595079094028
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass52,484 miles (+4,243)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,484 miles
    Test number
    989819715069
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass48,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,241 miles
    Test number
    366155833071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,241 miles (+1,932)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,241 miles
    Test number
    887215633087
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass46,309 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,309 miles
    Test number
    426097242015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,898 miles (+3,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,898 miles
    Test number
    586953841005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,853 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,853 miles
    Test number
    572494740008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,898 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,898 miles
    Test number
    480384149070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,279 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,279 miles
    Test number
    114353648047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,845 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,845 miles
    Test number
    112343357072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,787 miles
    Test number
    184324656423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 JGU

Does Y238 JGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y238 JGU is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y238 JGU?
The MOT on Y238 JGU is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y238 JGU done?
Y238 JGU was recorded at 77,520 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,654 miles a year.
Has Y238 JGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 JGU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y238 JGU 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 Y238 JGU find?
Y238 JGU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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