2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · DS57 VDV
2008 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 121,525 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS57 VDV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2023
- 121,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS57 VDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Meriva (DS57 VDV) between January 2011 and April 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dir”.
DS57 VDV Mileage History
- 15/01/201121,939 mi
- 19/01/201227,564 mi+5,625 mi
- 14/01/201332,798 mi+5,234 mi
- 14/01/201332,799 mi+1 mi
- 14/01/201439,156 mi+6,357 mi
- 14/01/201439,156 mi
- 21/01/201544,875 mi+5,719 mi
- 11/01/201652,117 mi+7,242 mi
- 10/01/201760,690 mi+8,573 mi
- 10/01/201760,690 mi
- 13/01/201871,393 mi+10,703 mi
- 12/01/201980,674 mi+9,281 mi
- 22/01/202091,445 mi+10,771 mi
- 26/01/2021101,756 mi+10,311 mi
- 24/01/2022112,873 mi+11,117 mi
- 18/04/2023121,525 mi+8,652 mi
Average of roughly 8,126 miles per year across 16 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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