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DL08 EDV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,899 mi
Last recorded127,899 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 EDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 127,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower l/h front outrigger badly corroded but outside prescribed area.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower r/h front outrigger badly corroded but outside prescribed area.

Fail 27 Feb 2026 127,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower l/h front outrigger badly corroded but outside prescribed area.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower r/h front outrigger badly corroded but outside prescribed area.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 124,392 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower front outrigger badly corroded but outside prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower front outrigger badly corroded but outside prescribed area.

Fail 19 Feb 2025 124,392 miles

Central Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market hid unit fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hid unit fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower front outrigger badly corroded but outside prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower front outrigger badly corroded but outside prescribed area.

Pass 28 Feb 2024 120,333 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 111,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 104,692 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 94,389 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 94,388 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 68,426 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 62,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 62,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 58,059 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake cables deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,759 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,398 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 48,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 44,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,102 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 31,110 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Pass 5 Aug 2011 23,457 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 23,457 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs corroded

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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DL08 EDV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 DL08 EDV, 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 DL08 EDV registered?

DL08 EDV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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