2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Diesel · WA66 VVJ
2016 Vauxhall Mokka (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 53,506 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MOKKA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- 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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WA66 VVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 53,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WA66 VVJ 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 2016 Vauxhall Mokka (WA66 VVJ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
WA66 VVJ Mileage History
- 01/07/202427,408 mi
- 27/06/202542,225 mi+14,817 mi
- 27/06/202542,237 mi+12 mi
- 16/07/202653,506 mi+11,269 mi
- 16/07/202653,506 mi
Average of roughly 12,792 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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