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VU16 MWF

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,599 mi
Last recorded77,599 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 MWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 77,599 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 75,760 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 75,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 72,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,319 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 56,265 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 51,101 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 39,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2020 39,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2019 30,120 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 30,120 miles

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

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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VU16 MWF is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU16 MWF registered?

VU16 MWF is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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