2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · WG08 OEU
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2008. Recorded mileage 160,462 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG08 OEU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/09/2023
- 160,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG08 OEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (WG08 OEU) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
WG08 OEU Mileage History
- 18/08/2022154,719 mi
- 09/09/2022154,719 mi
- 26/09/2023160,462 mi+5,743 mi
Average of roughly 5,188 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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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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