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
- 20 May 2027 (340 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,996 mi
AI verdict AVOID 47/100
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 26 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 16,996 miles. The vehicle's extremely low annual mileage (5,793 miles/year) for an 18-year-old car, combined with a 2011-10-08 MOT test date that is not valid for a 2008 vehicle, makes this a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage of 5,793 miles/year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 2,061 miles between May 2023 and May 2024), which is highly unusual for a 2008 vehicle and raises odometer fraud concerns.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Aug 2019 – Jul 2020)
- 2011-10-08 MOT test date is invalid for a 2008 vehicle, indicating a critical data anomaly.
- 7 test failures (Aug 2019, Jul 2020, May 2024, May 2025, May 2026) with 9 passes shows a deeply troubled history.
- Recurring major failures in lights (4 times), windscreen (2 times), suspension (1 time), and engine/oil (1 time) indicate systemic neglect.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT until 2027-05-20, indicating it is roadworthy for the next three years.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) is present in the provided data.
- The 2017 Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars suggests a generally safe underlying platform.
- The car has consistently passed retests after failures, showing the owner's ability to address immediate issues.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/26 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | PASS | 16,996 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2012 | FAIL | 22,352 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED both front brake discs worn USER ENTERED play in n/s/f top shock absorber mount
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| Oct 2012 | PASS | 22,352 mi |
USER ENTERED play in n/s/f top shock absorber mount
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| Oct 2013 | PASS | 26,507 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 30,598 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 34,767 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | FAIL | 39,794 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
|
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 39,794 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
|
| Sep 2017 | FAIL | 44,407 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) FAIL Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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| Sep 2017 | PASS | 44,407 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2018 | FAIL | 50,778 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) PRS Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY corrosion to suspension coil springs,brake pipes and exhaust. ADVISORY removed phone/satnav holder af the windscreen,bloacking the view of the road in swept zone.
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| Oct 2018 | PASS | 50,779 mi |
ADVISORY corrosion to suspension coil springs,brake pipes and exhaust. ADVISORY removed phone/satnav holder af the windscreen,bloacking the view of the road in swept zone.
|
| Aug 2019 | FAIL | 59,566 mi |
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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| Aug 2019 | PASS | 59,566 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2020 | FAIL | 65,938 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
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| Jul 2020 | FAIL | 65,938 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
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| Jul 2020 | PASS | 65,938 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Jul 2021 | PASS | 73,054 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Aug 2022 | PASS | 82,963 mi | None recorded |
| May 2023 | PASS | 89,163 mi | None recorded |
| May 2024 | FAIL | 91,224 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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| May 2024 | PASS | 91,231 mi | None recorded |
| May 2025 | FAIL | 95,172 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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| May 2025 | PASS | 95,172 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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| May 2026 | FAIL | 106,557 mi |
MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All lamps. (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack seal. (2.1.5 (a)) ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear end pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| May 2026 | PASS | 106,557 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack seal. (2.1.5 (a)) ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear end pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ58 KJK, 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.