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BD08 XJB

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,498 mi
Last recorded50,498 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 XJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 50,498 miles

Central Rear l pg gas tank corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2026 50,497 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear l pg gas tank corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2025 48,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front slight play in steering

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

both front headlight lens dull still beam pattern

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2025 48,800 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front slight play in steering

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

both front headlight lens dull still beam pattern

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 46,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 44,809 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to inspect rear inner brake pads

Pass 21 Sep 2022 42,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 42,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,737 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,652 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 38,652 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 35,668 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 35,667 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 33,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light moisture in lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 30,249 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 30,245 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing failed and broken (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,260 miles

Gas tank under vehicle corroded but no leaks when tested.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 27,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Gas tank under vehicle corroded but no leaks when tested.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 23,669 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES WEARING ON EDGES AND 3MM

Fail 9 Jun 2015 23,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES WEARING ON EDGES AND 3MM

Pass 9 Jun 2014 19,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 15,216 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 11,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 8,656 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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BD08 XJB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BD08 XJB, 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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What year was BD08 XJB registered?

BD08 XJB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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