2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · DS57 VCM
2008 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 94,933 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS57 VCM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 94,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS57 VCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Meriva (DS57 VCM) between February 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Tyres (25 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Steering (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 98 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
DS57 VCM Mileage History
- 14/02/201121,344 mi
- 06/02/201224,432 mi+3,088 mi
- 05/02/201328,839 mi+4,407 mi
- 03/02/201432,837 mi+3,998 mi
- 02/02/201537,394 mi+4,557 mi
- 01/02/201641,639 mi+4,245 mi
- 01/02/201745,333 mi+3,694 mi
- 01/02/201848,862 mi+3,529 mi
- 12/02/201952,471 mi+3,609 mi
- 04/03/202056,597 mi+4,126 mi
- 02/03/202165,113 mi+8,516 mi
- 03/03/202165,115 mi+2 mi
- 03/03/202279,515 mi+14,400 mi
- 04/03/202279,516 mi+1 mi
- 24/02/202382,253 mi+2,737 mi
- 24/02/202382,255 mi+2 mi
- 26/02/202487,880 mi+5,625 mi
- 28/02/202487,891 mi+11 mi
- 03/03/202592,958 mi+5,067 mi
- 07/03/202592,961 mi+3 mi
- 06/03/202694,933 mi+1,972 mi
Average of roughly 4,888 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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