2016 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Diesel · FG16 VGL
2016 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 106,790 miles. MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG16 VGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 106,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FG16 VGL 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 (FG16 VGL) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FG16 VGL Mileage History
- 17/03/202389,125 mi
- 17/03/202389,133 mi+8 mi
- 18/03/202495,507 mi+6,374 mi
- 22/03/2025100,066 mi+4,559 mi
- 21/03/2026106,790 mi+6,724 mi
Average of roughly 5,866 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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