BV18 UPP

2018 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2018
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1199 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
23 May 2027 (343 days away)
Last recorded mileage
11,220 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 48/100

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

This 2018 Vauxhall has 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 11,220 miles. While mileage is low, the consistent need for repairs suggests a high-maintenance vehicle.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 3,617 miles/year, with a notable drop in usage between May 2022 (15,897 mi) and May 2023 (18,236 mi).

Things to check

  • May 2025: Major failure for Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working, a safety-critical defect.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures

Mileage history

May 2021: 11,220 mi PASSMay 2022: 14,781 mi PASSNov 2022: 15,897 mi PASSMay 2023: 18,236 mi PASSMay 2024: 21,567 mi PASSMay 2025: 25,518 mi FAILMay 2025: 25,520 mi PASSMay 2026: 30,277 mi FAILMay 2026: 30,277 mi PASS30k21k11kMay 2021May 2026

MOT test history — 7/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2021 PASS 11,220 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2022 PASS 14,781 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2022 PASS 15,897 mi None recorded
May 2023 PASS 18,236 mi None recorded
May 2024 PASS 21,567 mi None recorded
May 2025 FAIL 25,518 mi
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light flashing on dash (5.2.3 (h))
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both-sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2025 PASS 25,520 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both-sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2026 FAIL 30,277 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2026 PASS 30,277 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV18 UPP, 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.