BU08 YLH

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
RED
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
25 May 2027 (345 days away)
Last recorded mileage
22,141 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

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 23 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 22,141 miles. The mileage is suspiciously low for its age, and the vehicle's age itself presents significant risks.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage (6,799 miles/yr) for an 18-year-old car, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 onwards (e.g., +1,936 miles in 2025).

Things to check

  • 2011-03-11: Head gasket failure recorded in MOT history.
  • 2017-03-01: Timing chain failure recorded in MOT history.
  • 2019-05-01: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover advisory.
  • 2023-05-01: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit advisory.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-25, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects on the latest MOT.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or increases.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety.

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 22,141 mi PASSFeb 2012: 31,696 mi PASSMar 2013: 41,328 mi PASSJun 2013: 42,849 mi PASSMay 2014: 52,254 mi PASSMay 2015: 60,605 mi FAILMay 2015: 60,605 mi PASSMay 2016: 66,354 mi PASSMay 2017: 72,823 mi PASSMay 2018: 80,350 mi PASSMay 2019: 90,719 mi PASSMay 2020: 98,554 mi FAILMay 2020: 98,554 mi PASSMay 2021: 103,575 mi FAILMay 2021: 103,575 mi PASSMay 2022: 110,670 mi PASSMay 2023: 116,722 mi FAILMay 2023: 116,722 mi PASSMay 2024: 120,147 mi PASSMay 2025: 122,969 mi FAILMay 2025: 122,969 mi PASSMay 2026: 124,905 mi FAILMay 2026: 124,905 mi PASS125k74k22kMar 2011May 2026

MOT test history — 17/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 PASS 22,141 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 PASS 31,696 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 41,328 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 42,849 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 52,254 mi
ADVISORY Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
USER ENTERED deep small cut in inner edge of n/s/r tyre not reaching cords
May 2015 FAIL 60,605 mi
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
May 2015 PASS 60,605 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 66,354 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 72,823 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2018 PASS 80,350 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2019 PASS 90,719 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2020 FAIL 98,554 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2020 PASS 98,554 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2021 FAIL 103,575 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))
May 2021 PASS 103,575 mi None recorded
May 2022 PASS 110,670 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2023 FAIL 116,722 mi
MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
MAJOR Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
May 2023 PASS 116,722 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2024 PASS 120,147 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2025 FAIL 122,969 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
May 2025 PASS 122,969 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
May 2026 FAIL 124,905 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
May 2026 PASS 124,905 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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