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DS08 VHE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

137,937 mi
Last recorded137,937 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 137,937 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + both rear and central rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front lower sill damdged

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 137,937 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + both rear and central rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front lower sill damdged

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 138,835 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower under sill damaged

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 138,835 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower under sill damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 133,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre flat + cracking + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2023 133,886 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre flat + cracking + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2022 131,615 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 131,615 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 129,257 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 205/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 129,257 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 205/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 126,883 miles

both front doors can only be opened from the outside with a key

Fail 16 Sep 2020 126,883 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

both front doors can only be opened from the outside with a key

Pass 18 Sep 2019 124,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 124,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 121,469 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 121,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 116,896 miles

Offside Front tyre bold on inside and worn on outside

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 116,892 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front tyre bold on inside and worn on outside

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 110,492 miles

n/s washer not working

Fail 16 Sep 2016 110,491 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened to lever (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 51% o/s reading low (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

n/s washer not working

Pass 2 Sep 2015 105,136 miles

205/65r16c 107/105t

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside and outside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside and bold on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,168 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 101,168 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 96,860 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres are perished

Fail 11 Sep 2013 96,860 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres are perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate cracked

nsf tyre low pressure

nsr lamp lens damaged

only possible to open doors with key

Fail 17 Sep 2012 95,381 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate cracked

nsf tyre low pressure

nsr lamp lens damaged

only possible to open doors with key

Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,905 miles

seats in rear of vehicle time of test

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 VHE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 DS08 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

DS08 VHE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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The MOT history for DS08 VHE shows 28 tests with a 53.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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