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YC16 VLR

2016 Vauxhall Adam

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,418 mi
Last recorded59,418 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 VLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 59,418 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 59,418 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 58,364 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 58,364 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2023 53,947 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod dust cover perished but no grease exposed

Rear fog light is covered in red tape due to being broken

Fail 23 Aug 2023 53,947 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod dust cover perished but no grease exposed

Rear fog light is covered in red tape due to being broken

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 46,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 40,715 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 40,711 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 36,517 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 24,158 miles

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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YC16 VLR is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YC16 VLR registered?

YC16 VLR is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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