2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4L Petrol · OY08 GZW
2008 Vauxhall Meriva (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 125,899 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY08 GZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 125,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY08 GZW 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 Meriva (OY08 GZW) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OY08 GZW Mileage History
- 27/05/2023106,590 mi
- 24/06/2024112,926 mi+6,336 mi
- 24/06/2025120,485 mi+7,559 mi
- 16/06/2026125,898 mi+5,413 mi
- 16/06/2026125,899 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,320 miles per year across 5 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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