BG08 LJO

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
1686 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 28 April 2015
Last recorded mileage
62,723 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 64/100

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 6 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 62,723 miles. The high mileage and past brake issue warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 16,519 miles/year, with a notable drop from 23,641 miles (2011-2012) to 5,646 miles (2013-2014), suggesting a change in usage or potential odometer discrepancy.

Things to check

  • High mileage of 104,276 miles (Apr 2014) indicates significant wear and tear.
  • Major brake failure recorded on 2013-04-18 (98,630 mi) suggests past neglect.
  • Mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in annual usage from 2013 onwards, raising odometer fraud concerns.
  • The vehicle is currently Untaxed and has a Not Valid MOT status, requiring immediate attention.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Consistent retesting and immediate rectification of the 2013-04-18 brake failure.
  • No recurring major system failures or advisories across multiple MOT tests.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 62,723 mi PASSApr 2012: 86,364 mi PASSApr 2013: 98,630 mi FAILApr 2013: 98,630 mi PASSApr 2014: 104,276 mi FAILApr 2014: 104,276 mi PASS104k83k63kApr 2011Apr 2014

MOT test history — 4/6 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2011 PASS 62,723 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 86,364 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 FAIL 98,630 mi
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Apr 2013 PASS 98,630 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 FAIL 104,276 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Apr 2014 PASS 104,276 mi None recorded

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