When is the MOT due on AM08 XJL?

The MOT for AM08 XJL was due 21 July 2023.

DVLA records show the tax status of AM08 XJL as: Untaxed.

How many MOT tests has AM08 XJL had?

AM08 XJL has 20 recorded MOT tests: 13 passed and 7 failed.

What is the mileage of AM08 XJL?

The last recorded mileage at MOT was 31024 miles.

AM08 XJL – 2008 VAUXHALL MOT History & Check

Vehicle details

Make & model: VAUXHALL
Year: 2008
Fuel: DIESEL

Colour: BLUE
Engine: 1910 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026): Untaxed

MOT status (as of 11 June 2026): Not valid
MOT due: was due 21 July 2023
Last recorded mileage: 31,024 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 31,024 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of neglect on brakes, tyres, and suspension requires thorough investigation.

The vehicle shows high initial usage (12,585 mi/yr) but a significant drop to 3,000 mi/yr between 2020 and 2022, raising odometer fraud concerns.

Things to check

AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Mar 2016 – Feb 2017)
2012-02-06 FAILED MOT for Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below 1.6mm.
Apr 2019: High mileage (168,055 mi) for an 18-year-old vehicle, indicating heavy use.
Apr 2019: Recurring advisories on brake discs (worn, pitted) and tyres (worn close to limit).

Working in its favour

Valid MOT until July 2023, indicating current roadworthiness.
No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
Consistent mileage trajectory, despite high initial usage, shows no suspicious drops or spikes.
The 2008 Vauxhall has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating good structural integrity.

Mileage history

MOT test history — 13/20 passed

Date	Result	Mileage	Defects & advisories
Feb 2010	PASS	31,024 mi	ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Feb 2011	PASS	57,788 mi	None recorded
Feb 2012	FAIL	85,183 mi	FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2012	PASS	85,190 mi	None recorded
Feb 2013	PASS	104,864 mi	None recorded
Feb 2014	FAIL	126,960 mi	FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Feb 2014	PASS	126,960 mi	ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) USER ENTERED Rear brake discs are corroded/lipped
Mar 2015	PASS	145,120 mi	None recorded
Mar 2016	FAIL	151,898 mi	ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a) PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside mirror glass deteriorated
Mar 2016	PASS	151,898 mi	ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside mirror glass deteriorated
Feb 2017	FAIL	158,106 mi	FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2017	FAIL	158,109 mi	ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Feb 2017	PASS	158,109 mi	ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2018	FAIL	163,155 mi	ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) PRS Offside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2018	PASS	163,155 mi	ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2019	FAIL	168,055 mi	ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) PRS Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Apr 2019	PASS	168,055 mi	ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Apr 2020	PASS	171,212 mi	ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY undercarriage allover slightly corroded
Apr 2021	PASS	175,176 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Jul 2022	PASS	183,301 mi	None recorded

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