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SP66 VLW

2016 Vauxhall Cascada

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,482 mi
Last recorded52,482 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Cascada35,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP66 VLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 52,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025

DPF Full illuminated on dash - unable to read milage

Pass 14 Dec 2024 48,678 miles

Front both front tyres at 3mm

Rear rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2024 48,668 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to crack and perish with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 48,583 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

DPF light illuminated on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2022 46,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Jacking damage to box section of floorpan

Windscreen wiper blade defective performance poor, both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 40,225 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 39,880 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 27,565 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 27,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 17,373 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cascada?

Based on 31,100 MOT tests across 2,996 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,996
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
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SP66 VLW is a 2016 Vauxhall Cascada in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Cascada models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 35,439 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cascada fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP66 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cascada typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Vauxhall Cascada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP66 VLW registered?

SP66 VLW is a 2016 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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