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2018 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · WM18 OSZ

WM18 OSZ

2018 Vauxhall Adam (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 38,384 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ADAM
Year / Origin
2018 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
38,384 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Jun 2026
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1229cc
Mechanical Assessment

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& 4: Combine into one or two paragraphs. Focus on the test drive: Listen for knocks, feel for steering pull, check for binding calipers (standard check for low-mileage cars). Actually, the prompt says "Do not include generic lectures... unless the vehicle was recorded as off the road... or had specific defects". If I talk about binding calipers without a record of it, is that a "generic lecture"? The prompt asks for "precise symptoms to listen or feel for on a test drive". Let's focus on the absence of issues. No "The most recent MOT..." start? Check. (Starts with "This Vauxhall Adam...") No generic lectures? Check. (No explanation of why things happen, just what to check). No owner speculation? Check. (No "careful owner"). No markdown? Check. Wait, check Paragraph 2 again. Such low annual accumulation indicates the vehicle has been used sparingly..." - is that speculation about the owner? No, it's a factual interpretation of the mileage. suggests the car has avoided..." - also factual based on the numbers. Check Paragraph 1 again. The most recent MOT..." - I didn't start with it. I started with "This Vauxhall Adam...". Final check on "Generic Automotive Lectures". I didn't explain why brake fluid absorbs water or why batteries sulfate. I just told the buyer to check for pedal judder and oil misting. This is "precise symptoms" as requested. Wait, the prompt says: "Do not include generic lectures... unless directly warranted by specific test failures or multi-year lay-ups." Since there are NO failures, I should be very careful. Is "listen for knocks... which would indicate the onset of wear" a lecture? No, it's a symptom. Is "confirming that the calipers are operating smoothly" a lecture? No. Let's make sure the flow is natural. Revised Paragraph 1: This Vauxhall Adam demonstrates an exceptional track record of roadworthiness, having secured four consecutive MOT passes without a single recorded defect or advisory. This stability is confirmed by the most recent clean bill of health on 28 May 2025, indicating a vehicle that has consistently met DVSA standards without the typical wear-and-tear flags often seen in cars of this vintage. Revised Paragraph 2: The recorded mileage of 38,384 miles is low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,798 miles per year. This usage pattern suggests the car has avoided the heavy wear associated with high-mileage commuting, meaning there is likely significant remaining life in the engine internals and drivetrain. Such low annual accumulation indicates the vehicle has been used sparingly. Revised Paragraph 3: Given the absence of any historical advisories regarding suspension linkages, brake lines, or structural corrosion, a test drive should primarily serve to validate this clean record. Pay close attention to the steering response and listen for any knocks or rattles over uneven surfaces, which would indicate the onset of wear in.
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WM18 OSZ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
  • 38,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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WM18 OSZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Vauxhall Adam (WM18 OSZ) between June 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY

WM18 OSZ Mileage History

  1. 15/06/202213,999 mi
  2. 31/05/202321,198 mi+7,199 mi
  3. 14/06/202433,377 mi+12,179 mi
  4. 28/05/202538,384 mi+5,007 mi

Average of roughly 8,261 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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