2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6L Petrol · WAR 50W
2008 Vauxhall Meriva (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 96,974 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MERIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WAR 50W Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 96,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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WAR 50W Mileage History
- 24/05/202382,545 mi
- 24/05/202382,545 mi
- 24/05/202487,060 mi+4,515 mi
- 04/06/202592,145 mi+5,085 mi
- 15/05/202696,974 mi+4,829 mi
Average of roughly 4,849 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WAR 50W 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 (WAR 50W) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 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: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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