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AM08 GGO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,044 mi
Last recorded148,044 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 GGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 148,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Lower w.screen damaged (not within wipe area)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 147,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift when off load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 146,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe support bars corroded, but not seriously weakened

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 146,627 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe support bars corroded, but not seriously weakened

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has 2x nails in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 145,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underneath pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front subframe stabilizer bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 144,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front subframe stabilizer links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 144,862 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from turbo return gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front subframe stabilizer links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 144,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 May 2019 143,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2018 141,796 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noisy

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 140,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 140,061 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering knuckle joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 140,061 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering knuckle joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 138,125 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 138,125 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,222 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 109,389 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 109,389 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,812 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 85,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2011 82,258 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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AM08 GGO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 GGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM08 GGO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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