2016 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · BW65 VNJ
2016 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 79,992 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW65 VNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 79,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW65 VNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Zafira (BW65 VNJ) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BW65 VNJ Mileage History
- 06/11/202363,627 mi
- 14/10/202468,044 mi+4,417 mi
- 15/10/202468,044 mi
- 25/11/202468,326 mi+282 mi
- 22/11/202579,992 mi+11,666 mi
Average of roughly 8,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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