2016 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Diesel · WH65 ACV
2016 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 108,775 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,775 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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WH65 ACV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 108,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WH65 ACV 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 Meriva (WH65 ACV) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 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 (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
WH65 ACV Mileage History
- 17/07/202490,674 mi
- 15/07/2025100,092 mi+9,418 mi
- 15/07/2025100,092 mi
- 21/07/2026108,775 mi+8,683 mi
- 29/07/2026108,775 mi
Average of roughly 8,909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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