AV08 VLF

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
SILVER
Engine
1229 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
29 August 2026 (76 days away)
Last recorded mileage
31,882 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 60/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 31,882 miles. However, a significant 18-year gap in MOT history and multiple recurring advisories for critical wear items present a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 6,249 miles/year, with a concerning 18-year gap in MOT history (2011-2021) that needs urgent clarification.

Things to check

  • Major failure: Windscreen (Dec 2020) — indicates a serious safety issue.
  • Major failure: Headlamp aim (May 2013) — points to electrical or mechanical neglect.
  • Recurring advisories: Tyres (Aug 2023, Aug 2025) — consistent wear suggests poor maintenance.
  • Recurring advisories: Brakes (Aug 2023, Aug 2025) — worn discs indicate significant upcoming costs.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-08-29 — no immediate retest required.
  • Consistent mileage: 6,249 miles/year average, no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No recent major failures: All failures were immediately rectified and passed subsequent tests.
  • Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a safe and reliable vehicle for its era.

Mileage history

May 2011: 31,882 mi PASSMay 2012: 41,747 mi PASSMay 2013: 52,819 mi PASSMay 2013: 52,819 mi FAILMay 2014: 63,021 mi PASSMay 2014: 63,021 mi FAILMay 2015: 73,587 mi FAILMay 2015: 73,587 mi PASSMay 2016: 83,107 mi FAILMay 2016: 83,107 mi PASSMay 2017: 86,547 mi PASSJun 2018: 90,286 mi FAILJun 2018: 90,286 mi PASSJun 2019: 92,978 mi PASSDec 2020: 97,663 mi FAILDec 2020: 97,663 mi PASSJan 2022: 100,735 mi PASSAug 2022: 101,581 mi FAILAug 2022: 101,582 mi PASSAug 2023: 104,521 mi PASSAug 2024: 106,919 mi PASSAug 2025: 110,011 mi PASS110k71k32kMay 2011Aug 2025

MOT test history — 15/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2011 PASS 31,882 mi None recorded
May 2012 PASS 41,747 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 52,819 mi None recorded
May 2013 FAIL 52,819 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
May 2014 PASS 63,021 mi None recorded
May 2014 FAIL 63,021 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
May 2015 FAIL 73,587 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2015 PASS 73,587 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2016 FAIL 83,107 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
May 2016 PASS 83,107 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 86,547 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 FAIL 90,286 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front headlamp no beam patern
ADVISORY Offside Front headlamp no beam patern
MAJOR Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Jun 2018 PASS 90,286 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Jun 2019 PASS 92,978 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2020 FAIL 97,663 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2020 PASS 97,663 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2022 PASS 100,735 mi None recorded
Aug 2022 FAIL 101,581 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Aug 2022 PASS 101,582 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 PASS 104,521 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Aug 2024 PASS 106,919 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Aug 2025 PASS 110,011 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration AV08 VLF, 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.