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DU08 GVG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,410 mi
Last recorded180,410 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 GVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 180,410 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

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

nearside front bumper insecure

tested in wet condition

Fail 8 Feb 2020 180,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

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

nearside front bumper insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2018 174,333 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Inside engine bay (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Passenger front seat missing during time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 174,333 miles

Position lamp missing front both (4.2.1 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Inside engine bay (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Passenger front seat missing during time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 162,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 156,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2016 156,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2015 148,233 miles

Emissions not detected

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs scored on either side

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs scored

Pass 30 May 2014 141,318 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 136,786 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 115,168 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 111,696 miles

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

both front steering arm`s have play in them

Fail 21 Feb 2011 111,696 miles

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

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

both front steering arm`s have play in them

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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DU08 GVG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU08 GVG, 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 DU08 GVG registered?

DU08 GVG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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