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M605 UVW

1995 Vauxhall Midi

Grey Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,399 mi
Last recorded104,399 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Midi111,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM605 UVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 104,399 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 100,938 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 97,090 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 95,098 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 92,789 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 84,500 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SLIGHT RUST NEAR INNER SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 82,073 miles

Central Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SLIGHT RUST NEAR INNER SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,424 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2017 76,324 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2016 74,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Sill both sides are corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2016 74,461 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Sill both sides are corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,632 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

body has corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,175 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 68,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,120 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,095 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,758 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,566 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,416 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,363 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,380 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 16,498 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Midi?

Based on 18,659 MOT tests across 4,354 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
3,554
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
4,354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,697
fog lamp not working 1,638
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,396
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 987
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 913
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M605 UVW is a 1995 Vauxhall Midi in Grey with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 111,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Midi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,697 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M605 UVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Midi typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M605 UVW is a 1995 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M605 UVW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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