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Vauxhall Vectra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

Y26 VECMOT history

Y26 VEC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 20 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,337 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 VEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 VEC was last recorded at 126,337 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2014: 109,559 miles, lower than 150,786 miles on 25 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,001 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
336 miles
Average per year
4,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,337 miles
  • 2025 – 126,001 miles
  • 2024 – 125,869 miles
  • 2022 – 125,545 miles
  • 2021 – 121,938 miles
  • 2020 – 121,937 miles
  • 2019 – 121,534 miles
  • 2018 – 121,070 miles
  • 2017 – 119,677 miles
  • 2016 – 115,219 miles
  • 2014 – 109,559 miles
  • 2013 – 150,786 miles
  • 2012 – 93,569 miles
  • 2011 – 82,697 miles
  • 2010 – 73,877 miles
  • 2009 – 66,767 miles
  • 2008 – 63,226 miles
  • 2007 – 55,813 miles
  • 2006 – 43,408 miles
  • 2005 – 40,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,337 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,337 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,337 miles
    Test number
    768969926415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,001 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,001 miles
    Test number
    926698403269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,869 miles (+324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,869 miles
    Test number
    512754383615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass125,545 miles (+3,607)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,545 miles
    Test number
    276834906595
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both unions (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass121,938 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,938 miles
    Test number
    496982579371
    • MinorFuel pipe chafing fuel pipe trapped under fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear under drivers area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg under front passenger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,937 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,937 miles
    Test number
    821481259435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,534 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    121,534 miles
    Test number
    387674374656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,070 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,070 miles
    Test number
    277537814880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,677 miles (+4,458)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    119,677 miles
    Test number
    708661766762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass115,219 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,219 miles
    Test number
    714177206665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,559 miles (-41,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,559 miles
    Test number
    726464214390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  12. Pass150,786 miles (+57,217)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    150,786 miles
    Test number
    187479423359
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass93,569 miles (+10,872)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,569 miles
    Test number
    689743312322
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on inner edge

  14. Pass82,697 miles (+8,820)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,697 miles
    Test number
    438166301406
    • NoteSide skrites fiftes

  15. Pass73,877 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    73,877 miles
    Test number
    441626300446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,867 miles (+7,100)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,867 miles
    Test number
    843722800350
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass66,767 miles (+3,541)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,767 miles
    Test number
    772693819329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn/ corroded recommend replace
    • NoteNearside front tyre signs of splitting/ cracking, nail in tread
    • NoteOffside and Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges recommend replace
    • NoteOffside front tyre signs of splitting/ cracking
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteStonechip in windsreen
    • NoteSurface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

  18. Pass63,226 miles (+7,413)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    63,226 miles
    Test number
    950424508371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,813 miles (+12,405)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,813 miles
    Test number
    581911917372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight grabbing on both parking brakes

  20. Pass43,408 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    43,408 miles
    Test number
    943312666343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    40,204 miles
    Test number
    390653645340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 VEC

Does Y26 VEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 VEC is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 VEC?
The MOT on Y26 VEC is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 VEC done?
Y26 VEC was recorded at 126,337 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 4,225 miles a year.
Has Y26 VEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 VEC has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2010.
Has the mileage on Y26 VEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y26 VEC find?
Y26 VEC passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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