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2006 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · LA06 DRV

LA06 DRV

2006 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/08/2006. Recorded mileage 59,206 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL MERIVA
Year / Origin
2006 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/09/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
59,206 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/09/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
1598cc

LA06 DRV Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2023
  • 59,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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LA06 DRV Mileage History

  1. 31/08/202255,198 mi
  2. 02/09/202255,258 mi+60 mi
  3. 31/08/202359,201 mi+3,943 mi
  4. 05/09/202359,206 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 3,955 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

LA06 DRV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 16:54
MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Meriva (LA06 DRV) between August 2022 and September 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))”; “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (central chalked) nearside. (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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