2008 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VAUXHALL
- Year
- 2008
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1910 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 20 December 2021
- Last recorded mileage
- 34,532 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 55/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2008 Vauxhall has 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 34,532 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and past neglect warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows consistent annual usage averaging 11,526 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the 2019-2020 MOT period shows a significant drop in recorded mileage.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension failures (ball joint) in Dec 2020 and May 2019.
- Recurring lighting failures (headlamps, indicators) in Dec 2020 and May 2019.
- Brake system failures (pads, parking brake) in May 2019 and Dec 2020.
- Tyre wear advisories in May 2019 and Dec 2020.
Working in its favour
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,526 miles/year.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
- MOT failures were promptly rectified and passed on retest.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good structural integrity.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | PASS | 34,532 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2012 | PASS | 48,447 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2012 | PASS | 51,086 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2013 | PASS | 57,753 mi | None recorded |
| May 2014 | PASS | 70,573 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b) ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
|
| Apr 2015 | FAIL | 80,704 mi |
FAIL brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 80,709 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2016 | FAIL | 87,104 mi |
PRS Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Horn not working (1.6.2a)
|
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 87,104 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 102,508 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | PASS | 117,088 mi |
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 133,248 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Dec 2020 | FAIL | 149,473 mi |
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 149,625 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AB08 MKP, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.