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DS57 YGM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,060 mi
Last recorded169,060 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 YGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 169,060 miles

MIL illuminated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside seat damaged

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 169,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

MIL illuminated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside seat damaged

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 159,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 149,842 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 11 Mar 2023 139,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 131,948 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 131,948 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 125,095 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 119,177 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 109,274 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 97,657 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,095 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 84,089 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 71,195 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 71,195 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,294 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,102 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre has screw burried in tred (inner edge)

O/S/R position lamp has water ingress

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 40,665 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/R parking brake lever not returning fully to stop

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre has screw burried in tred (inner edge)

O/S/R position lamp has water ingress

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,655 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 18,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 18,526 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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DS57 YGM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS57 YGM, 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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DS57 YGM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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