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2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · BV08 KWG

BV08 KWG

2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 118,960 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL VECTRA
Year / Origin
2008 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 22/03/2021
Road Tax
Untaxed (06/04/2021)
Recorded Mileage
118,960 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/03/2021
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 06/04/2021
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1796cc

BV08 KWG Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2020
  • 118,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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BV08 KWG Mileage History

  1. 01/03/201128,109 mi
  2. 29/02/201243,766 mi+15,657 mi
  3. 05/03/201355,891 mi+12,125 mi
  4. 05/03/201355,891 mi
  5. 03/12/201362,855 mi+6,964 mi
  6. 19/12/201469,413 mi+6,558 mi
  7. 21/12/201577,646 mi+8,233 mi
  8. 02/01/201786,713 mi+9,067 mi
  9. 02/01/201786,718 mi+5 mi
  10. 23/03/201893,052 mi+6,334 mi
  11. 11/03/2019103,967 mi+10,915 mi
  12. 16/03/2020118,960 mi+14,993 mi

Average of roughly 10,046 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

BV08 KWG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 01:21
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (BV08 KWG) between March 2011 and March 2020.

The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 March 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.

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