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DS08 XKW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,209 mi
Last recorded137,209 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 137,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside rear surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipes to abs unit poorly fitted

Coil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas advise clean and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

head lamp lens slight deterioration

Fail 29 May 2026 137,207 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside rear surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipes to abs unit poorly fitted

Coil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas advise clean and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

head lamp lens slight deterioration

Pass 6 Jun 2025 132,150 miles

Brake pipes to abs unit poor fitted

Coil spring corroded all springs corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective advise clean up/polish slight reduced light out put (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area possible inner diff seal advise clean off and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 132,143 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reverse travel ( offside rear lower than nearside on efficiency possible calliper issue ) (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipes to abs unit poor fitted

Coil spring corroded all springs corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective advise clean up/polish slight reduced light out put (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area possible inner diff seal advise clean off and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 127,463 miles

Brake pedal rubber wear/split

Brake pipes to abs unit poor fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose surface chafed

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bushes slight deterioration

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

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking

Fail 30 May 2024 127,456 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pedal rubber wear/split

Brake pipes to abs unit poor fitted

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed was insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bushes slight deterioration

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

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2023 122,760 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 122,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system under (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 121,620 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 116,705 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 116,705 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 97,210 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 92,061 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,497 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 81,497 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 75,132 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,941 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 66,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,850 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 34,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,999 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers slightly torn

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 XKW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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