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DV08 BWG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

183,717 mi
Last recorded183,717 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 183,717 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 31 Jan 2024 172,303 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Jan 2023 164,709 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Jan 2022 157,725 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Jan 2021 149,457 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Jan 2020 143,010 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 13 Jan 2020 143,000 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Jan 2019 130,698 miles

ABS pump corroding

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

engine oil level close to minimum

slight movement offside front strut top mount

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 7 Jan 2019 130,698 miles

ABS pump corroding

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

engine oil level close to minimum

slight movement offside front strut top mount

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 2 Jan 2018 122,346 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2018 122,346 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil level below minimum

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front number plate damaged

nail in offside rear tyre

offside headlamp damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2016 109,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front number plate damaged

nail in offside rear tyre

offside headlamp damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2015 97,184 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 97,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 82,433 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 82,433 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

One bolt on spare wheel carrier is broken.

Unable to check rear inner pads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,379 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 61,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,080 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 50,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,710 miles

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

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 BWG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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