2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · FV08 VBJ
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 117,834 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV08 VBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 117,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV08 VBJ 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 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (FV08 VBJ) between January 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
FV08 VBJ Mileage History
- 12/01/202277,665 mi
- 10/02/202391,990 mi+14,325 mi
- 22/08/202496,075 mi+4,085 mi
- 22/08/202496,075 mi
- 11/08/2025117,834 mi+21,759 mi
Average of roughly 11,226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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