2008 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · WL08 FGD
2008 Vauxhall Tigra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 35,580 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL TIGRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL08 FGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2026
- 35,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL08 FGD 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 Tigra (WL08 FGD) between December 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Main axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn main axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))”.
WL08 FGD Mileage History
- 06/12/202334,185 mi
- 06/12/202334,186 mi+1 mi
- 05/12/202435,043 mi+857 mi
- 05/12/202435,046 mi+3 mi
- 28/07/202635,580 mi+534 mi
Average of roughly 528 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Tigra
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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