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AE18 VLM

2018 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,630 mi
Last recorded73,630 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Zafira36,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 VLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 73,630 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 107,340 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 54,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 54,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 48,369 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 39,153 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 30,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 30,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 25,985 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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AE18 VLM is a 2018 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,339 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE18 VLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 8 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE18 VLM registered?

AE18 VLM is a 2018 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is AE18 VLM safe to buy?

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