BL55 BHW

2006 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2006
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1910 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 9 November 2022
Last recorded mileage
34,806 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2006 Vauxhall has 21 MOT tests on record with a 57% pass rate and 34,806 miles. The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in usage, and the recurring major failures in critical safety systems like brakes and suspension are a major red flag.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop from 115,869 miles in July 2018 to 124,809 miles in May 2019, indicating a change in usage patterns.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2022-11-09; vehicle is currently not road legal.
  • Major suspension failures on 2011-03-18 and 2019-05-19 indicate chronic neglect.
  • Major brake failures on 2011-03-18 and 2019-05-19, with recurring advisories, point to systemic issues.
  • The 20-year-old vehicle with 34,806 miles suggests long periods of inactivity or very low use.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud detected in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, albeit low, annual mileage history.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting the owner addressed immediate issues.

Mileage history

Feb 2009: 34,806 mi PASSJan 2010: 49,492 mi PASSMar 2011: 69,682 mi FAILMar 2011: 69,683 mi FAILMar 2011: 69,683 mi PASSNov 2011: 76,723 mi PASSOct 2012: 82,150 mi PASSOct 2012: 82,150 mi FAILDec 2013: 95,809 mi FAILDec 2013: 95,834 mi PASSJan 2016: 108,597 mi FAILJan 2016: 108,597 mi PASSMay 2017: 111,303 mi FAILMay 2017: 111,305 mi PASSJul 2018: 115,869 mi PASSMay 2019: 124,809 mi FAILMay 2019: 124,824 mi FAILMay 2019: 124,834 mi PASSOct 2020: 133,731 mi PASSNov 2021: 144,302 mi FAILNov 2021: 144,527 mi PASS145k90k35kFeb 2009Nov 2021

MOT test history — 12/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2009 PASS 34,806 mi None recorded
Jan 2010 PASS 49,492 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Mar 2011 FAIL 69,682 mi
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2011 FAIL 69,683 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED both front tyres have rubber cuts to side walls
USER ENTERED both front brake disc's wearing thin
Mar 2011 PASS 69,683 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED both front brake disc's wearing thin
Nov 2011 PASS 76,723 mi
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED both front tyres wearing on edge
Oct 2012 PASS 82,150 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED offside front tyre worn on both tread edges
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oct 2012 FAIL 82,150 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED offside front tyre worn on both tread edges
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Dec 2013 FAIL 95,809 mi
FAIL Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2013 PASS 95,834 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 FAIL 108,597 mi
ADVISORY both front tyres flat
FAIL Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Battery insecure (1.9.1)
FAIL Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Jan 2016 PASS 108,597 mi None recorded
May 2017 FAIL 111,303 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY battery insecure
ADVISORY Oil leak
FAIL Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back axle (2.4.G.2)
May 2017 PASS 111,305 mi
ADVISORY battery insecure
ADVISORY Oil leak
Jul 2018 PASS 115,869 mi
ADVISORY battery insecure
ADVISORY exhaust shield hanging down
May 2019 FAIL 124,809 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
May 2019 FAIL 124,824 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
May 2019 PASS 124,834 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oct 2020 PASS 133,731 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nov 2021 FAIL 144,302 mi
MAJOR Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nov 2021 PASS 144,527 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL55 BHW, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.