2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · BL08 VFH
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 173,927 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Jul 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BL08 VFH Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2021
- 173,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL08 VFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (BL08 VFH) between May 2011 and March 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On the axle, part of the flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On the axle, part of the flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BL08 VFH Mileage History
- 23/05/201164,156 mi
- 23/05/201164,156 mi
- 11/05/201289,413 mi+25,257 mi
- 11/05/2013114,656 mi+25,243 mi
- 25/04/2014122,493 mi+7,837 mi
- 25/04/2014122,493 mi
- 26/02/2016136,671 mi+14,178 mi
- 06/03/2017145,772 mi+9,101 mi
- 26/04/2018156,651 mi+10,879 mi
- 03/05/2018156,767 mi+116 mi
- 05/04/2019162,241 mi+5,474 mi
- 30/04/2019162,444 mi+203 mi
- 12/02/2020162,655 mi+211 mi
- 11/03/2021173,927 mi+11,272 mi
Average of roughly 11,199 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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