BW08 XGU

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
GREY
Engine
1248 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
4 July 2026 (20 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,234 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 21,234 miles. The mileage trajectory is consistent, but the underlying mechanical issues and lack of maintenance make this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing 5,984 miles/year on average, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but this low usage is a known model weakness.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Jun 2025) — immediate safety risk.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres worn close to legal limit (Feb 2019, May 2022, Jun 2025) — recurring safety concern.
  • Recurring Brake System failures: 3 major failures (Feb 2019, May 2022, Jun 2024) and 9 related advisories.
  • Recurring Suspension System failures: 2 major failures (May 2022, Jun 2024) and 13 related advisories.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no anomalies or fraud indicators.
  • Valid MOT until July 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers or outstanding finance.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety.

Mileage history

Feb 2011: 21,234 mi FAILFeb 2011: 21,239 mi PASSJan 2012: 24,154 mi PASSJan 2013: 32,094 mi PASSFeb 2014: 37,137 mi PASSFeb 2015: 41,647 mi PASSFeb 2016: 46,112 mi PASSJan 2017: 50,635 mi PASSFeb 2018: 53,915 mi PASSFeb 2019: 56,873 mi FAILFeb 2019: 56,874 mi PASSFeb 2020: 63,009 mi PASSJun 2021: 66,937 mi PASSMay 2022: 74,907 mi FAILMay 2022: 74,909 mi PASSJul 2023: 80,215 mi PASSJun 2024: 94,077 mi FAILJun 2024: 94,078 mi PASSJun 2025: 104,740 mi FAILJun 2025: 104,741 mi PASS105k63k21kFeb 2011Jun 2025

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2011 FAIL 21,234 mi
FAIL Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FAIL Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
FAIL Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
USER ENTERED front and rear brake discs corroded
Feb 2011 PASS 21,239 mi None recorded
Jan 2012 PASS 24,154 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 PASS 32,094 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)
USER ENTERED osr wheel trim missing
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Feb 2014 PASS 37,137 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED nearside mirror glass
Feb 2015 PASS 41,647 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 PASS 46,112 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 50,635 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 PASS 53,915 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2019 FAIL 56,873 mi
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2019 PASS 56,874 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2020 PASS 63,009 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 PASS 66,937 mi None recorded
May 2022 FAIL 74,907 mi
ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
May 2022 PASS 74,909 mi
ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2023 PASS 80,215 mi
MINOR Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf and osf upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jun 2024 FAIL 94,077 mi
MAJOR Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Jun 2024 PASS 94,078 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Jun 2025 FAIL 104,740 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY wipers poor
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Jun 2025 PASS 104,741 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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