BL08 VYW

2008 NISSAN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
NISSAN
Year
2008
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1994 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 16 July 2013
Last recorded mileage
68,029 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 50/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Nissan has 4 MOT tests on record with a 50% pass rate and 68,029 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the high mileage and numerous past issues warrant significant caution.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 22,443 miles/year, with a significant 31,227-mile jump between June 2011 and July 2012, suggesting a change in usage or potential odometer discrepancy.

Things to check

  • 2011-06-20: Failed MOT for excessive play in nearside front anti-roll bar linkage.
  • 2011-06-20: Failed MOT for offside rear registration plate lamp not working.
  • 2012-07-06: Failed MOT for nearside front position lamp not working.
  • 2012-07-06: Failed MOT for nearside registration plate lamp not working.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2013-07-16, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No major structural corrosion or dangerous defects recorded in MOT history.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory, despite high annual usage, shows no suspicious drops.
  • Immediate retests for failures demonstrate prompt owner attention to rectify issues.

Mileage history

Jun 2011: 68,029 mi FAILJul 2011: 70,106 mi PASSJul 2012: 101,333 mi FAILJul 2012: 101,333 mi PASS101k85k68kJun 2011Jul 2012

MOT test history — 2/4 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2011 FAIL 68,029 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2011 PASS 70,106 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2012 FAIL 101,333 mi
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Jul 2012 PASS 101,333 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL08 VYW, 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.