BT08 TWP

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)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 25 August 2021
Last recorded mileage
27,400 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 56/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 27,400 miles. While mileage is low, the pattern of brake issues and a current MOT lapse warrant significant caution.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,429 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the 2019-2020 period shows unusually low usage.

Things to check

  • 2019-01-01: Failed MOT for offside stop lamp and insufficient washer liquid.
  • 2013-06-26: Failed MOT for offside front tyre bulge, offside rear shock leak, and weakened front brake discs.
  • 2013-06-26: Failed MOT for nearside front brake pads less than 1.5mm thick.
  • 2021-08-25: MOT expired; no valid MOT certificate is currently in force.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent low annual mileage: 6,429 miles/year, indicating light use.
  • No recurring major failures: Single major failure in 2013 was immediately rectified.
  • Recent clean MOT pass: Aug 2020 test passed with only a minor tyre advisory.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features for its age.

Mileage history

Jun 2011: 27,400 mi PASSJul 2012: 33,648 mi PASSJul 2012: 33,648 mi FAILJun 2013: 40,552 mi FAILJul 2013: 40,552 mi PASSJun 2014: 47,482 mi PASSJun 2015: 54,392 mi PASSJun 2015: 54,392 mi FAILJul 2016: 61,009 mi FAILJul 2016: 61,009 mi PASSJun 2017: 66,947 mi PASSJan 2018: 69,634 mi FAILJan 2018: 69,634 mi PASSJan 2019: 73,545 mi FAILJan 2019: 73,545 mi PASSJan 2020: 76,795 mi PASSAug 2020: 81,403 mi PASS81k54k27kJun 2011Aug 2020

MOT test history — 11/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2011 PASS 27,400 mi
USER ENTERED n/s wiper smearing.
Jul 2012 PASS 33,648 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 FAIL 33,648 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Jun 2013 FAIL 40,552 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jul 2013 PASS 40,552 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jun 2014 PASS 47,482 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jun 2015 PASS 54,392 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 FAIL 54,392 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Jul 2016 FAIL 61,009 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Front engine oil leak
Jul 2016 PASS 61,009 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 66,947 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 FAIL 69,634 mi
PRS Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Jan 2018 PASS 69,634 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 FAIL 73,545 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Jan 2019 PASS 73,545 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 PASS 76,795 mi None recorded
Aug 2020 PASS 81,403 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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