# GL08OFU — VAUXHALL VECTRA MOT History & Vehicle Check

GL08OFU is a Silver VAUXHALL VECTRA, Petrol (1796cc), first registered 2008-07-29. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for GL08OFU — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | GL08OFU |
| Make | VAUXHALL |
| Model | VECTRA |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1796cc |
| First registered | 2008-07-29 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2021-07-29 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 17
- Passes: 10
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 58.82%
- Total defects recorded: 48

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-14 08:37:31 | PASSED | 133,400 MI | 2021-07-29 00:00:00 |
| 2020-07-13 10:23:19 | FAILED | 133,400 MI | — |
| 2019-07-30 09:05:29 | PASSED | 116,012 MI | 2020-07-29 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-29 10:18:15 | FAILED | 116,012 MI | — |
| 2018-07-18 14:54:27 | PASSED | 94,081 MI | 2019-07-26 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-18 09:49:58 | FAILED | 94,081 MI | — |
| 2017-07-27 10:37:25 | PASSED | 75,772 MI | 2018-07-26 00:00:00 |
| 2017-07-26 11:38:59 | FAILED | 75,772 MI | — |
| 2016-07-25 14:50:21 | PASSED | 65,040 MI | 2017-07-24 00:00:00 |
| 2016-07-22 11:47:09 | FAILED | 65,040 MI | — |
| 2015-07-24 08:17:01 | PASSED | 54,813 MI | 2016-07-23 00:00:00 |
| 2015-07-22 10:04:00 | FAILED | 54,811 MI | — |
| 2014-06-20 14:54:44 | PASSED | 45,017 MI | 2015-06-26 00:00:00 |
| 2013-06-27 08:57:38 | PASSED | 37,894 MI | 2014-06-26 00:00:00 |
| 2012-07-11 16:08:17 | PASSED | 34,395 MI | 2013-07-29 00:00:00 |
| 2012-07-11 09:54:57 | FAILED | 34,395 MI | — |
| 2011-07-07 10:42:53 | PASSED | 30,468 MI | 2012-07-29 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2020-07-13 10:23:19 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MAJOR: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MAJOR: Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2019-07-30 09:05:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteroated
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

**2019-07-29 10:18:15 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteroated
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

**2018-07-18 09:49:58 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

**2017-07-26 11:38:59 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

**2016-07-22 11:47:09 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

**2015-07-24 08:17:01 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

**2015-07-22 10:04:00 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- USER ENTERED: Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test

**2012-07-11 16:08:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

**2012-07-11 09:54:57 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

**2011-07-07 10:42:53 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: n/s/f tyre starting to perish

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for GL08OFU is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/GL08OFU. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
