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DV08 BWF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

175,041 mi
Last recorded175,041 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 BWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 175,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 169,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 168,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 153,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 142,560 miles

UNDERBODY COVERED IN MUD

Pass 17 Oct 2018 131,681 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 121,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 113,477 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 101,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,949 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,400 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,009 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 57,009 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,788 miles

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

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

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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DV08 BWF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 DV08 BWF, 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 DV08 BWF registered?

DV08 BWF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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