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DG08 WGD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

223,659 mi
Last recorded223,659 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 WGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 223,659 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 210,105 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 196,843 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 183,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 170,316 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 170,316 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 153,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 131,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 119,306 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 102,768 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 102,463 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,050 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,267 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,864 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,562 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 50,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2011 50,125 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

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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DG08 WGD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG08 WGD, 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 DG08 WGD registered?

DG08 WGD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DG08 WGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 WGD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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