BG08 GYW

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
WHITE
Engine
1686 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
11 September 2026 (89 days away)
Last recorded mileage
35,695 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 23 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 35,695 miles. The vehicle's safety and reliability are fundamentally compromised, making it an extremely high-risk purchase.

A critical mileage anomaly exists: on 07 Sep 2020, the MOT recorded 11,083 miles, but the previous test on 07 Aug 2020 showed 111,072 miles, a 99,989-mile decrease that is impossible and highly suspicious.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Sep 2025): Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Aug 2018) — a recurring and unresolved safety issue.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Sep 2024) — a critical safety component.
  • MAJOR failure: Nearside Rear coil spring broken (May 2014) — a recurring suspension issue.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures

Mileage history

May 2011: 35,695 mi PASSMay 2012: 43,027 mi PASSMay 2013: 51,148 mi PASSMay 2014: 61,934 mi FAILMay 2014: 61,934 mi PASSJul 2015: 69,249 mi PASSSep 2016: 87,869 mi FAILSep 2016: 87,869 mi PASSSep 2017: 95,015 mi PASSAug 2018: 100,623 mi PASSAug 2019: 106,307 mi PASSSep 2020: 111,072 mi FAILSep 2020: 11,083 mi PASSAug 2021: 115,090 mi FAILAug 2021: 115,102 mi PASSSep 2022: 119,466 mi FAILSep 2022: 119,476 mi PASSSep 2023: 123,910 mi FAILSep 2023: 123,924 mi PASSSep 2024: 128,037 mi FAILSep 2024: 128,052 mi PASSSep 2025: 133,227 mi FAILSep 2025: 133,238 mi PASS133k72k11kMay 2011Sep 2025

MOT test history — 15/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2011 PASS 35,695 mi
USER ENTERED front brake discs rusty
USER ENTERED cut in nearside front tyre but no cords showing
May 2012 PASS 43,027 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 51,148 mi None recorded
May 2014 FAIL 61,934 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2014 PASS 61,934 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jul 2015 PASS 69,249 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Sep 2016 FAIL 87,869 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2016 PASS 87,869 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 PASS 95,015 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 PASS 100,623 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2019 PASS 106,307 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 FAIL 111,072 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2020 PASS 11,083 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 FAIL 115,090 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Aug 2021 PASS 115,102 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2022 FAIL 119,466 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Sep 2022 PASS 119,476 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Sep 2023 FAIL 123,910 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sep 2023 PASS 123,924 mi None recorded
Sep 2024 FAIL 128,037 mi
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
MAJOR Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2024 PASS 128,052 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2025 FAIL 133,227 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2025 PASS 133,238 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG08 GYW, 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.