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BG58 XCD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

224,949 mi
Last recorded224,949 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 XCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 224,949 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe, rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower engine stay bar, mounting bush splitting

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

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 220,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 220,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 216,156 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 216,149 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 211,527 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 211,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside park brake performance low

brake pedal travel long

Pass 23 Nov 2020 191,968 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 191,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 174,387 miles

screw in tyre o/s rear

Pass 21 May 2018 163,020 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2018 162,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 149,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 124,161 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 108,594 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 108,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 99,738 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside front tyre tread low on inner and outer edges

Fail 1 Apr 2014 99,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside front tyre tread low on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 85,778 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch not working on secondary safety catch

Fail 26 Nov 2012 85,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch not working on secondary safety catch

Pass 1 Dec 2011 74,863 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Dec 2011 74,863 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

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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BG58 XCD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG58 XCD, 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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BG58 XCD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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