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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1686 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 15 January 2022
- Last recorded mileage
- 72,974 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 53/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 72,974 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and repeated issues warrant a thorough inspection.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,912 miles/year, with a significant drop in usage between June 2019 (138,735 mi) and January 2021 (142,435 mi), suggesting a period of inactivity.
Things to check
- Jun 2018: Major failure for Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam.
- Jun 2018: Major failure for Nearside Rear Position lamp not working.
- Jun 2018: Major failure for Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working.
- Jun 2019: Advisory for Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
- Consistent mileage trajectory over its lifespan, averaging 10,912 miles/year.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
- The vehicle has a valid MOT certificate, albeit with a history of recurring issues.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | PASS | 72,974 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2012 | PASS | 86,448 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2012 | FAIL | 86,448 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
|
| Jul 2013 | PASS | 96,883 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jul 2014 | PASS | 106,811 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 117,375 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 127,849 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Jul 2017 | FAIL | 132,319 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 132,319 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
|
| Jun 2018 | FAIL | 135,532 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) PRS Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) 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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 135,532 mi |
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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2019 | FAIL | 138,720 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
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| Jun 2019 | PASS | 138,735 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
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| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 142,435 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear backing plate corroded ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) PRS Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Rear tow bar mounting corroded
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| Jan 2021 | PASS | 142,435 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear backing plate corroded ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Rear tow bar mounting corroded
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