BT08 MTV

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
BLACK
Engine
1229 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
27 October 2026 (134 days away)
Last recorded mileage
3,438 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 59/100

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 21 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 3,438 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a recent high mileage jump, raises significant concerns about its maintenance and true condition.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage (3,655 miles/yr) for its age, but a significant anomaly is the 11,020-mile jump between Oct 2023 and Oct 2024, which is unusually high for this car's typical usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories across 7 tests (May 2019, Oct 2020, Oct 2022, Oct 2023, Oct 2024, Oct 2025) indicate chronic wear.
  • Two major suspension failures (coil springs) in Oct 2020 and Sep 2021, despite being rectified, suggest underlying issues.
  • A 11,020-mile jump between Oct 2023 and Oct 2024 is unusually high for this low-mileage vehicle.
  • The 2011-05-21 MOT failure for headlamp aim and subsequent advisory for imbalanced brakes suggests poor initial maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until October 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • No DANGEROUS defects are recorded in the MOT history, indicating no immediate safety hazards.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 is a positive, indicating good structural integrity.
  • The car has consistently passed retests after failures, showing responsive owner action to rectify issues.

Mileage history

May 2011: 3,438 mi PASSMay 2011: 3,438 mi FAILMay 2012: 5,041 mi PASSMay 2013: 6,411 mi PASSMay 2014: 7,625 mi FAILMay 2014: 7,625 mi PASSMay 2015: 9,802 mi PASSMay 2016: 11,134 mi FAILMay 2016: 11,134 mi PASSJun 2017: 12,989 mi PASSJun 2018: 16,343 mi PASSMay 2019: 20,369 mi FAILMay 2019: 20,369 mi PASSOct 2020: 22,800 mi FAILOct 2020: 22,800 mi PASSSep 2021: 26,119 mi FAILSep 2021: 26,119 mi PASSOct 2022: 34,126 mi PASSOct 2023: 43,977 mi PASSOct 2024: 54,967 mi PASSOct 2025: 65,055 mi PASS65k34k3kMay 2011Oct 2025

MOT test history — 15/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2011 PASS 3,438 mi
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2011 FAIL 3,438 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2012 PASS 5,041 mi
USER ENTERED Both front tyre sidewalls worn, signs of splitting/ cracking in tread
USER ENTERED Nearside rear tyre sidewall worn, signs of splitting/ cracking in tread
May 2013 PASS 6,411 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED note nearside rear tyre cracking to sidewall and treaded area
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
May 2014 FAIL 7,625 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre worn close to limit
USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre has deep splits in tread
USER ENTERED front brakes have a slight bind
May 2014 PASS 7,625 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED front brakes have a slight bind
USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre worn close to limit
May 2015 PASS 9,802 mi
USER ENTERED near side rear tyre worn and tread spliting
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
May 2016 FAIL 11,134 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre is perished
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
May 2016 PASS 11,134 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre is perished
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jun 2017 PASS 12,989 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 PASS 16,343 mi None recorded
May 2019 FAIL 20,369 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre perished
May 2019 PASS 20,369 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre perished
Oct 2020 FAIL 22,800 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY both front flexi hoses insercure
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2020 PASS 22,800 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2021 FAIL 26,119 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sep 2021 PASS 26,119 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 PASS 34,126 mi
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2023 PASS 43,977 mi None recorded
Oct 2024 PASS 54,967 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2025 PASS 65,055 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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