BV08 MPU

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)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 March 2023
Last recorded mileage
22,891 mi

AI verdict AVOID 64/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 22,891 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing only 22,891 miles in 18 years, which is a major red flag for potential odometer fraud.

The vehicle shows only 22,891 miles in 18 years, with a suspiciously low 129 miles/year recorded before March 2022, indicating a high risk of odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2023-03-30; no valid MOT is currently on record.
  • 2011-03-08 FAILED: Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally.
  • Mar 2022 advisory: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored.
  • Mar 2022 advisory: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 22,891 mi FAILMar 2011: 22,891 mi PASSMar 2012: 25,326 mi PASSMar 2013: 27,179 mi FAILMar 2013: 27,179 mi PASSMar 2014: 29,221 mi PASSJun 2015: 47,162 mi PASSJun 2017: 65,160 mi FAILJun 2017: 65,169 mi PASSJun 2018: 66,977 mi FAILJun 2018: 66,977 mi PASSMay 2019: 81,513 mi PASSNov 2020: 89,598 mi PASSMar 2022: 89,777 mi PASS90k56k23kMar 2011Mar 2022

MOT test history — 10/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 FAIL 22,891 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Mar 2011 PASS 22,891 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 25,326 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 FAIL 27,179 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Mar 2013 PASS 27,179 mi
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Mar 2014 PASS 29,221 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 PASS 47,162 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2017 FAIL 65,160 mi
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
FAIL Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
ADVISORY EML on
Jun 2017 PASS 65,169 mi
ADVISORY EML on
Jun 2018 FAIL 66,977 mi
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Jun 2018 PASS 66,977 mi None recorded
May 2019 PASS 81,513 mi
ADVISORY has coil over suspension fitted all round
ADVISORY front bumper has quick release brackets fitted
ADVISORY non standard exhurst fitted
Nov 2020 PASS 89,598 mi
MINOR Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 89,777 mi
MINOR Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV08 MPU, 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.