2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · FP58 VOF
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 116,912 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FP58 VOF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 116,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP58 VOF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (FP58 VOF) between January 2012 and September 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
FP58 VOF Mileage History
- 04/01/201227,035 mi
- 31/12/201229,320 mi+2,285 mi
- 06/01/201432,112 mi+2,792 mi
- 15/09/201434,148 mi+2,036 mi
- 30/09/201539,955 mi+5,807 mi
- 30/09/201539,955 mi
- 29/09/201649,712 mi+9,757 mi
- 29/09/201649,714 mi+2 mi
- 28/09/201756,132 mi+6,418 mi
- 28/09/201756,132 mi
- 25/09/201861,215 mi+5,083 mi
- 26/09/201861,217 mi+2 mi
- 12/09/201969,833 mi+8,616 mi
- 24/09/202085,524 mi+15,691 mi
- 24/09/202085,525 mi+1 mi
- 21/09/202194,867 mi+9,342 mi
- 29/09/202195,316 mi+449 mi
- 29/09/202195,316 mi
- 21/09/202298,187 mi+2,871 mi
- 22/09/202298,209 mi+22 mi
- 18/09/2023104,514 mi+6,305 mi
- 18/09/2023104,514 mi
- 19/09/2024110,917 mi+6,403 mi
- 20/09/2024110,918 mi+1 mi
- 29/09/2025116,910 mi+5,992 mi
- 30/09/2025116,912 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,542 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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