
Vauxhall Adam
White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,229 cc
Y5 SYWMOT history
Y5 SYW is a white petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,715 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 71,715 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,302 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y5 SYW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Adam
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,229 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 1 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y5 SYW was last recorded at 71,715 miles on 26 May 2026, 3,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,000 miles · 28 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,715 miles
- Average per year
- 5,302 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,715 miles
- 2025 – 68,000 miles
- 2024 – 62,397 miles
- 2023 – 56,629 miles
- 2022 – 55,025 miles
- 2021 – 53,976 miles
- 2020 – 48,641 miles
- 2019 – 45,926 miles
- 2018 – 38,958 miles
- 2017 – 25,224 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front subframe corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear both tyres cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 18 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,715 miles (+3,715)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 71,715 miles
- Test number
- 484324070167
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,000 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 68,000 miles
- Test number
- 992923036317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,998 miles (+5,601)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,998 miles
- Test number
- 475310017400
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass62,397 miles (+5,768)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 62,397 miles
- Test number
- 374776485650
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass56,629 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 56,629 miles
- Test number
- 902365534483
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryRear both tyres cracking
Fail56,629 miles (+1,604)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,629 miles
- Test number
- 955518113860
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear both tyres cracking
Pass55,025 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 55,025 miles
- Test number
- 896723222317
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail55,020 miles (+1,044)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,020 miles
- Test number
- 291184309836
- DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass53,976 miles (+28)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 53,976 miles
- Test number
- 786677787883
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail53,948 miles (+5,307)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,948 miles
- Test number
- 955962442840
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,641 miles (+583)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 48,641 miles
- Test number
- 463867956448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,058 miles (+2,132)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 48,058 miles
- Test number
- 235365175041
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass45,926 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 45,926 miles
- Test number
- 199730622144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,926 miles (+6,968)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,926 miles
- Test number
- 128892729185
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass38,958 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 38,958 miles
- Test number
- 438896926621
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail38,958 miles (+13,734)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,958 miles
- Test number
- 675078665381
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass25,224 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 25,224 miles
- Test number
- 335388422082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y5 SYW
- Does Y5 SYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 SYW is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y5 SYW?
- The MOT on Y5 SYW is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y5 SYW done?
- Y5 SYW was recorded at 71,715 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 5,302 miles a year.
- Has Y5 SYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y5 SYW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y5 SYW 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 Y5 SYW find?
- Y5 SYW passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.
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