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DN08 LDZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

97,499 mi
Last recorded97,499 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 LDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 97,499 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2026 97,496 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 93,997 miles

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

both rear lamps damaged not affecting light output

Fail 1 Oct 2025 93,997 miles

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

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

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

both rear lamps damaged not affecting light output

Pass 4 Sep 2024 90,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 90,005 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower light lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Upper light lens damaged

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 85,863 miles

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

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

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

both rear light lenses damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2022 82,138 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 82,134 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 78,484 miles

some rear lights damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2021 78,481 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

some rear lights damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2020 74,139 miles

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2020 74,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Pass 16 May 2019 67,791 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens has slight crack in it

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear b/pipe slight corrosion from flexi forward (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test side window

Offside Rear light lens broken (no white light or reflector damage or sharp edges)

bonnet stay missing

Fail 16 May 2019 67,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens has slight crack in it

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear b/pipe slight corrosion from flexi forward (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test side window

Offside Rear light lens broken (no white light or reflector damage or sharp edges)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear light unit broken

Offside Rear shock making knocking noise

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 57,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted hitting rear axle (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 53,056 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 53,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

wipers hittting scuttle panel on fash speed

Pass 20 May 2015 46,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R lamp lens damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2014 39,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres worn very low on inner edges of tread areas

O/S/R lamp lens damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,310 miles

slight play in n/side front inner rack joint

Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 21,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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DN08 LDZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DN08 LDZ, 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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DN08 LDZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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