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VU18 TNX

2018 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,859 mi
Last recorded108,859 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Meriva29,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 TNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 108,859 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 108,445 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 97,167 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 89,046 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 78,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 58,445 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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VU18 TNX is a 2018 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 29,114 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 Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU18 TNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 8 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU18 TNX registered?

VU18 TNX is a 2018 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is VU18 TNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 TNX shows 6 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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