2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · WD57 DWF
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 89,351 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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.
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WD57 DWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 08/01/2026
- 89,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD57 DWF 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 (WD57 DWF) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
WD57 DWF Mileage History
- 10/01/202281,352 mi
- 10/01/202383,798 mi+2,446 mi
- 10/01/202486,126 mi+2,328 mi
- 02/01/202588,028 mi+1,902 mi
- 08/01/202689,351 mi+1,323 mi
Average of roughly 2,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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