No, L556 BUY is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for L556 BUY?

The MOT for L556 BUY is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 May 2015.

What is the recorded mileage of L556 BUY?

The recorded mileage for L556 BUY is 176,246 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L556 BUY ULEZ compliant?

No, L556 BUY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0L Petrol · L556 BUY

L556 BUY

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1994. Recorded mileage 176,246 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Year / Origin: 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status: Valid until 23/05/2015
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 176,246 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 23/05/2015

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 176,246 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1994
Engine: 1998cc

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

L556 BUY Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2014
176,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for L556BUY

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Finance

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Write-off

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Salvage

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Imported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Exported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Scrapped

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Destruction

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

V5C Logbook

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

L556 BUY Mileage History

28/09/2006110,624 mi
29/09/2006110,649 mi+25 mi
26/09/2007124,080 mi+13,431 mi
02/10/2008137,649 mi+13,569 mi
09/01/2010151,080 mi+13,431 mi
29/01/2011162,558 mi+11,478 mi
31/01/2011162,558 mi
13/03/2012166,357 mi+3,799 mi
24/05/2013171,899 mi+5,542 mi
24/05/2013171,899 mi
24/05/2014176,246 mi+4,347 mi

Average of roughly 8,575 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

L556 BUY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 13:43

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier (L556 BUY) between September 2006 and May 2014.

The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 24 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY