2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7L Diesel · RF11 VKL
2011 Vauxhall Meriva (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 94,084 miles. MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,084 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RF11 VKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2025
- 94,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF11 VKL 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 (RF11 VKL) between March 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
RF11 VKL Mileage History
- 14/03/202277,383 mi
- 14/03/202381,142 mi+3,759 mi
- 25/03/202487,601 mi+6,459 mi
- 23/12/202594,084 mi+6,483 mi
- 24/12/202594,084 mi
Average of roughly 4,417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Good
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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