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DU08 WPA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

165,147 mi
Last recorded165,147 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 WPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 165,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 R16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 165,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 R16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 152,212 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 140,900 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 140,899 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 131,783 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light inoperative.

Fail 7 Nov 2022 131,783 miles

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

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

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

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

high level brake light inoperative.

Pass 28 Oct 2021 129,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 129,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 126,828 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 123,423 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 123,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 121,036 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 116,505 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front brake binds slightly

wipers smear slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2017 112,990 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 112,990 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 107,607 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 107,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 96,882 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 96,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 83,948 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

parking brake cables corroded

unable to reach max RPM for emission test

Fail 11 Feb 2014 83,948 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

parking brake cables corroded

unable to reach max RPM for emission test

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

unable to reach max rpm for emission tst

Fail 12 Feb 2013 69,558 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

unable to reach max rpm for emission tst

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,259 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,513 miles

N/S and O/S front wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link arm.

Slight wear on N/S and O/S front brake discs

Fail 17 Feb 2011 46,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S and O/S front wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link arm.

Slight wear on N/S and O/S front brake discs

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 WPA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DU08 WPA, 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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DU08 WPA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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