2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · LX58 VPT
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 112,416 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX58 VPT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 112,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX58 VPT 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 (LX58 VPT) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))”.
LX58 VPT Mileage History
- 25/09/2023100,817 mi
- 25/09/2023100,819 mi+2 mi
- 15/10/2024104,547 mi+3,728 mi
- 21/10/2024104,549 mi+2 mi
- 30/10/2025112,416 mi+7,867 mi
Average of roughly 5,529 miles per year across 5 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: 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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- Heater blower resistor fire risk / recall historySerious
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.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The same weak 6-speed manual gearbox used in Astra applications appears here too and can whine or fail expensively.
- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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