2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · LA08 VRF
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 98,329 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA08 VRF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 98,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA08 VRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (LA08 VRF) between February 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LA08 VRF Mileage History
- 17/02/202284,188 mi
- 28/02/202387,646 mi+3,458 mi
- 21/05/202494,156 mi+6,510 mi
- 28/05/202598,329 mi+4,173 mi
Average of roughly 4,319 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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The Zafira B was subject to major UK recall action over heater resistor and wiring issues that could overheat and, in the worst cases, cause fire.
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