2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · GL08 WSX
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 96,237 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
GL08 WSX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 96,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 WSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (GL08 WSX) between May 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 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: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
GL08 WSX Mileage History
- 31/05/20119,551 mi
- 12/04/201214,858 mi+5,307 mi
- 05/04/201321,284 mi+6,426 mi
- 27/03/201429,148 mi+7,864 mi
- 01/07/201431,362 mi+2,214 mi
- 30/06/201537,496 mi+6,134 mi
- 27/06/201641,685 mi+4,189 mi
- 05/07/201746,644 mi+4,959 mi
- 05/07/201746,653 mi+9 mi
- 22/06/201850,202 mi+3,549 mi
- 14/06/201955,199 mi+4,997 mi
- 29/06/202059,046 mi+3,847 mi
- 29/06/202059,048 mi+2 mi
- 10/06/202163,204 mi+4,156 mi
- 29/06/202269,417 mi+6,213 mi
- 01/07/202269,417 mi
- 20/06/202374,595 mi+5,178 mi
- 28/06/202374,599 mi+4 mi
- 28/06/202482,146 mi+7,547 mi
- 25/06/202590,026 mi+7,880 mi
- 28/06/202590,036 mi+10 mi
- 06/07/202696,154 mi+6,118 mi
- 13/07/202696,237 mi+83 mi
Average of roughly 5,734 miles per year across 23 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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