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Vauxhall Zafira

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

L8 VNBMOT history

L8 VNB is a blue petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 16 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

L8 VNB blue Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
90,124 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VNB was last recorded at 90,124 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,124 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,124 miles
  • 2022 – 89,900 miles
  • 2019 – 89,722 miles
  • 2017 – 89,706 miles
  • 2016 – 84,300 miles
  • 2015 – 79,170 miles
  • 2014 – 73,913 miles
  • 2013 – 68,275 miles
  • 2012 – 63,132 miles
  • 2011 – 58,237 miles
  • 2010 – 54,585 miles
  • 2009 – 51,078 miles
  • 2008 – 47,659 miles
  • 2007 – 39,708 miles
  • 2006 – 31,585 miles
  • 2005 – 25,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,124 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,124 miles
    Test number
    920391436474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,124 miles (+141)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,124 miles
    Test number
    118885754050
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass89,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,983 miles
    Test number
    292849871002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,983 miles (+83)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,983 miles
    Test number
    796479082123
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass89,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,900 miles
    Test number
    288991805426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,900 miles (+178)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,900 miles
    Test number
    433400056773
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,722 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,722 miles
    Test number
    401764843050
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail89,706 miles (+5,406)8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,706 miles
    Test number
    900905965043
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre treads cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre treads cracking
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounts corroded/broken

  9. Pass84,300 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,300 miles
    Test number
    140388399281
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle, feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box has hangers broken, system not insecure

  10. Fail84,291 miles (+5,121)2 dangerous1 failure12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,291 miles
    Test number
    191510507656
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle, feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box has hangers broken, system not insecure

  11. Pass79,170 miles (+5,257)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,170 miles
    Test number
    317882446566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box hangers broken x2

  12. Pass73,913 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,913 miles
    Test number
    698914904318
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light indicates a fault
    • NoteExhaust hangers broken at center box and rear box

  13. Fail73,913 miles (+5,638)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,913 miles
    Test number
    359744204309
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light indicates a fault
    • NoteExhaust hangers broken at center box and rear box

  14. Pass68,275 miles (+5,143)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,275 miles
    Test number
    809171493219
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear tyres worn low on inner edges

  15. Pass63,132 miles (+4,895)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,132 miles
    Test number
    906410602321
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Pass58,237 miles (+3,652)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,237 miles
    Test number
    576514501330
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass54,585 miles (+3,507)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,585 miles
    Test number
    900395580267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass51,078 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,078 miles
    Test number
    360656899486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,659 miles (+7,951)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,659 miles
    Test number
    720994008395
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass39,708 miles (+8,123)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,708 miles
    Test number
    920610447250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass31,585 miles (+5,962)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,585 miles
    Test number
    732546356254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    25,623 miles
    Test number
    934350245346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 VNB

Does L8 VNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 VNB expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 VNB?
The MOT on L8 VNB expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 VNB done?
L8 VNB was recorded at 90,124 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 3,247 miles a year.
Has L8 VNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VNB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 VNB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 VNB find?
L8 VNB passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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