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VB03 TLB

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,961 mi
Last recorded121,961 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB03 TLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 121,961 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 110,830 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 110,816 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight loose

Pass 11 Dec 2023 103,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 94,527 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,346 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 89,717 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 89,716 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,803 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 81,265 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 75,661 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,626 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 59,126 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 52,422 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Dec 2012 37,491 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,531 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,865 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?

Based on 245,020 MOT tests across 16,896 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
8,076
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
16,896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,416
coil spring broken 10,006
Registration plate lamp not working 7,975
coil spring fractured 6,845
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,785
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VB03 TLB is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 88,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Signum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VB03 TLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Signum typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VB03 TLB registered?

VB03 TLB is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is VB03 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VB03 TLB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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