2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · WP53 VCU
2004 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 111,484 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP53 VCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2024
- 111,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP53 VCU 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 2004 Vauxhall Vectra (WP53 VCU) between February 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WP53 VCU Mileage History
- 05/02/2022100,010 mi
- 07/01/2023103,325 mi+3,315 mi
- 20/12/2023106,468 mi+3,143 mi
- 20/12/2024111,484 mi+5,016 mi
- 20/12/2024111,484 mi
Average of roughly 3,995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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