AG08 VWK

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
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 28 November 2020
Last recorded mileage
38,309 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 68/100

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 10 MOT tests on record with a 90% pass rate and 38,309 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the previous failures and high usage warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows high annual usage averaging 14,642 miles/year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with a notable spike in 2019 to 167,118 miles.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure recorded on 2019-05-01 (test 1).
  • Major suspension failures on 2019-05-01 (test 1) for both front and rear springs.
  • High annual mileage of 14,642 miles/year, significantly above UK average.
  • Recent 2019-05-01 MOT pass followed immediately by a retest after dangerous brake failure.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2020-11-28, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recurring major failures on the same system after the 2019-05-01 retest.
  • Consistent annual mileage increases, no suspicious drops or round numbers.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 38,309 mi PASSApr 2012: 52,256 mi PASSApr 2013: 66,415 mi PASSApr 2014: 79,981 mi PASSMar 2015: 94,273 mi PASSMar 2016: 114,681 mi PASSMar 2017: 132,970 mi PASSMay 2018: 147,042 mi PASSMay 2019: 167,118 mi FAILMay 2019: 167,122 mi PASS167k103k38kApr 2011May 2019

MOT test history — 9/10 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2011 PASS 38,309 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED Both rear tyres worn low and distorted on inner section of tread
Apr 2012 PASS 52,256 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 PASS 66,415 mi
USER ENTERED O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
Apr 2014 PASS 79,981 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 94,273 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 PASS 114,681 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Mar 2017 PASS 132,970 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 147,042 mi
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
May 2019 FAIL 167,118 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
May 2019 PASS 167,122 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration AG08 VWK, 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.