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DU08 PVJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,187 mi
Last recorded118,187 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 118,187 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 117,211 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 115,580 miles

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

reverse lights inop

Fail 9 Feb 2024 115,580 miles

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

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 6 Feb 2023 111,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 108,088 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,556 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 104,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 102,646 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 102,646 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 100,695 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 96,960 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 96,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 90,468 miles

slight play in steering rack end joints

Fail 5 Jan 2016 90,468 miles

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

slight play in steering rack end joints

Pass 19 Dec 2014 83,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 76,314 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,714 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,817 miles

engine managememt light on

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs slightly scored & corroded edges

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 PVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

DU08 PVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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