2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · DS57 VJM
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 90,344 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS57 VJM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 90,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS57 VJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (DS57 VJM) between January 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DS57 VJM Mileage History
- 27/01/201133,501 mi
- 12/01/201240,083 mi+6,582 mi
- 14/01/201346,818 mi+6,735 mi
- 16/01/201452,576 mi+5,758 mi
- 14/01/201558,529 mi+5,953 mi
- 15/01/201664,852 mi+6,323 mi
- 28/01/201768,943 mi+4,091 mi
- 28/01/201768,943 mi
- 20/01/201871,200 mi+2,257 mi
- 24/01/201871,201 mi+1 mi
- 30/01/201974,053 mi+2,852 mi
- 20/01/202075,962 mi+1,909 mi
- 20/01/202075,962 mi
- 02/02/202177,634 mi+1,672 mi
- 02/02/202279,631 mi+1,997 mi
- 03/02/202279,631 mi
- 31/01/202382,563 mi+2,932 mi
- 01/02/202484,736 mi+2,173 mi
- 02/02/202484,736 mi
- 04/02/202586,375 mi+1,639 mi
- 27/01/202690,341 mi+3,966 mi
- 29/01/202690,344 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,788 miles per year across 22 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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