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DS08 WDK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,446 mi
Last recorded190,446 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 WDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 190,446 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 190,441 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 184,684 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 175,834 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

o/s/r brake pads appear heat damaged

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2019 175,834 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

o/s/r brake pads appear heat damaged

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2018 169,133 miles

oil leak under vehicle.

surface corrosion on underbody/suspension components/brakelines and unions.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 160,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 151,209 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear nr towbar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear and off side brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 26 Jul 2016 151,067 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine rubber bonding marked (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear nr towbar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear and off side brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2015 142,110 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 131,783 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 131,783 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 121,195 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 121,190 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 106,220 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eng/man light on

front tyres wearing on outter edge

Fail 23 Jul 2012 106,220 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eng/man light on

front tyres wearing on outter edge

oil low

Fail 28 Jul 2011 73,020 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear doors top catch missing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,020 miles

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

rear doors top catch missing

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 WDK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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