2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · LC11 GVL
2011 Vauxhall Meriva (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2011. Recorded mileage 112,802 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LC11 GVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2025
- 112,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC11 GVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Meriva (LC11 GVL) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
LC11 GVL Mileage History
- 19/09/2023150,963 mi
- 19/09/2023150,965 mi+2 mi
- 10/09/2024166,661 mi+15,696 mi
- 11/09/2024166,189 mi-472 mi
- 09/09/2025112,802 mi-53,387 mi
Average of roughly -19,331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Meriva
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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.
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