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DS08 DRV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,001 mi
Last recorded87,001 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 DRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 87,001 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 74,138 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 68,464 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 62,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 62,943 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 57,492 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 52,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,437 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 46,909 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 46,909 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,551 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,533 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,734 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 31,129 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 31,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,630 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 26,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,204 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,287 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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DS08 DRV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS08 DRV, 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 DS08 DRV registered?

DS08 DRV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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