2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · AC08 VWS
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 151,199 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC08 VWS Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2026
- 151,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC08 VWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (AC08 VWS) between April 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
AC08 VWS Mileage History
- 12/04/201125,541 mi
- 12/04/201125,542 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/201231,474 mi+5,932 mi
- 18/04/201336,336 mi+4,862 mi
- 13/01/201439,872 mi+3,536 mi
- 11/02/201542,543 mi+2,671 mi
- 02/02/201646,300 mi+3,757 mi
- 16/12/201650,270 mi+3,970 mi
- 19/12/201650,270 mi
- 15/12/201755,351 mi+5,081 mi
- 14/12/201862,279 mi+6,928 mi
- 02/04/201964,767 mi+2,488 mi
- 09/03/202077,135 mi+12,368 mi
- 22/03/202188,450 mi+11,315 mi
- 30/03/202188,624 mi+174 mi
- 04/05/202299,281 mi+10,657 mi
- 04/05/202299,288 mi+7 mi
- 04/10/2023112,934 mi+13,646 mi
- 18/10/2023112,946 mi+12 mi
- 10/10/2024126,510 mi+13,564 mi
- 10/10/2024126,511 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/2025138,710 mi+12,199 mi
- 09/10/2025138,920 mi+210 mi
- 09/10/2025138,921 mi+1 mi
- 21/10/2026151,199 mi+12,278 mi
- 26/10/2026151,199 mi
Average of roughly 8,086 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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