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Vauxhall Zafira

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y286 VGCMOT history

Y286 VGC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.

Y286 VGC silver Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2026
Mileage
135,004 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 VGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 VGC was last recorded at 135,004 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 11,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,949 miles · 23 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
11,055 miles
Average per year
5,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,004 miles
  • 2024 – 123,949 miles
  • 2023 – 113,074 miles
  • 2022 – 101,153 miles
  • 2021 – 96,148 miles
  • 2020 – 89,703 miles
  • 2019 – 88,479 miles
  • 2018 – 86,915 miles
  • 2017 – 84,614 miles
  • 2016 – 80,460 miles
  • 2015 – 77,136 miles
  • 2014 – 73,937 miles
  • 2013 – 70,026 miles
  • 2012 – 66,423 miles
  • 2011 – 62,183 miles
  • 2010 – 58,361 miles
  • 2009 – 53,311 miles
  • 2008 – 48,397 miles
  • 2007 – 41,256 miles
  • 2006 – 33,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,004 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r brake disc backing plates corroded

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,004 miles (+11,055)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,004 miles
    Test number
    514816091805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r brake disc backing plates corroded

  2. Pass123,949 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,949 miles
    Test number
    542010453086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail123,949 miles (+10,875)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,949 miles
    Test number
    526856276106
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass113,074 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,074 miles
    Test number
    869172802212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail113,074 miles (+11,921)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,074 miles
    Test number
    439780985144
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,153 miles (+5,005)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,153 miles
    Test number
    893550359869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass96,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,148 miles
    Test number
    242898638455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail96,148 miles (+6,445)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,148 miles
    Test number
    972873806303
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass89,703 miles (+1,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,703 miles
    Test number
    476771488987
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass88,479 miles (+1,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,479 miles
    Test number
    839819994987
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass86,915 miles (+2,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,915 miles
    Test number
    201190791424
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust deteriorated

  12. Pass84,614 miles (+4,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,614 miles
    Test number
    795050876016
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  13. Pass80,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,460 miles
    Test number
    834242405059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,460 miles (+3,324)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,460 miles
    Test number
    721754879868
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass77,136 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,136 miles
    Test number
    299488375036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,937 miles
    Test number
    847409874090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,937 miles (+3,911)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,937 miles
    Test number
    588519274061
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass70,026 miles (+3,603)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,026 miles
    Test number
    159168573443
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass66,423 miles (+4,240)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,423 miles
    Test number
    408550582052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn down to 3mm
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  20. Pass62,183 miles (+3,822)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,183 miles
    Test number
    366916171064
    • 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to 3mm tread depth
    • NoteVery rear seats not in use at time of test

  21. Pass58,361 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,361 miles
    Test number
    140062880452
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn down to 3mm

  22. Fail58,361 miles (+5,050)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,361 miles
    Test number
    392222580014
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn down to 3mm

  23. Pass53,311 miles (+4,914)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,311 miles
    Test number
    101556579096
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  24. Pass48,397 miles (+7,141)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,397 miles
    Test number
    854104368045
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  25. Pass41,256 miles (+7,685)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,256 miles
    Test number
    511140167097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,571 miles
    Test number
    244251766016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,571 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,571 miles
    Test number
    184231466072
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y286 VGC

Does Y286 VGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y286 VGC expired on 22 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y286 VGC?
The MOT on Y286 VGC expired on 22 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y286 VGC done?
Y286 VGC was recorded at 135,004 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 5,351 miles a year.
Has Y286 VGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 VGC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y286 VGC 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 Y286 VGC find?
Y286 VGC passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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