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2005 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · DU55 WCL

DU55 WCL

2005 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05/09/2005. Recorded mileage 115,896 miles. MOT valid until 15/12/2026.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL MERIVA
Year / Origin
2005 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15/12/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
115,896 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/12/2026
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1364cc

DU55 WCL Key Findings

  • 28 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
  • 115,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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DU55 WCL Mileage History

  1. 18/08/200823,173 mi
  2. 12/08/200926,891 mi+3,718 mi
  3. 12/08/200926,891 mi
  4. 08/06/201030,065 mi+3,174 mi
  5. 20/05/201137,081 mi+7,016 mi
  6. 07/06/201243,912 mi+6,831 mi
  7. 31/05/201350,468 mi+6,556 mi
  8. 31/05/201350,468 mi
  9. 30/05/201457,103 mi+6,635 mi
  10. 02/06/201457,104 mi+1 mi
  11. 05/06/201566,877 mi+9,773 mi
  12. 16/06/201681,500 mi+14,623 mi
  13. 16/06/201681,500 mi
  14. 07/06/201788,387 mi+6,887 mi
  15. 08/06/201788,388 mi+1 mi
  16. 01/06/201888,425 mi+37 mi
  17. 01/06/201888,425 mi
  18. 29/05/201988,493 mi+68 mi
  19. 25/11/202094,764 mi+6,271 mi
  20. 23/11/202198,193 mi+3,429 mi
  21. 23/11/202198,193 mi
  22. 29/11/2022102,736 mi+4,543 mi
  23. 30/11/2022102,737 mi+1 mi
  24. 27/11/2023105,985 mi+3,248 mi
  25. 26/11/2024110,850 mi+4,865 mi
  26. 26/11/2024110,850 mi
  27. 02/12/2025115,896 mi+5,046 mi
  28. 02/12/2025115,896 mi

Average of roughly 5,363 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

DU55 WCL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 17:13
MOT Analysis

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

28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Meriva (DU55 WCL) between August 2008 and December 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 46 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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