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DV08 BXB

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,784 mi
Last recorded185,784 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 185,784 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 185,784 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 184,673 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 181,440 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 179,922 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 178,800 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 176,997 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 176,462 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 159,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 159,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 143,201 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 136,205 miles

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

osr tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2014 136,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

osr tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2013 124,895 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,979 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,373 miles

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 BXB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BXB, 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 BXB registered?

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

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