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VA16 XWY

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,334 mi
Last recorded96,334 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 XWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 96,334 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 96,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 79,626 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 79,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 66,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 66,845 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 55,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 48,207 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 48,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 40,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 36,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 36,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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VA16 XWY is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Grey with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 35,882 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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What year was VA16 XWY registered?

VA16 XWY is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 12 July 2016.

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