2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · VN08 EWD
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 May 2008. Recorded mileage 121,531 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,531 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.
VN08 EWD Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2021
- 121,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN08 EWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (VN08 EWD) between May 2011 and September 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
VN08 EWD Mileage History
- 05/05/201138,979 mi
- 27/04/201250,300 mi+11,321 mi
- 23/04/201360,740 mi+10,440 mi
- 23/04/201360,740 mi
- 06/05/201472,026 mi+11,286 mi
- 06/05/201472,027 mi+1 mi
- 20/04/201584,726 mi+12,699 mi
- 25/04/201695,395 mi+10,669 mi
- 01/04/2017102,342 mi+6,947 mi
- 05/04/2017104,201 mi+1,859 mi
- 05/03/2018106,402 mi+2,201 mi
- 19/09/2019112,733 mi+6,331 mi
- 18/09/2020117,215 mi+4,482 mi
- 10/09/2021121,531 mi+4,316 mi
Average of roughly 7,975 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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