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DV08 BYK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,030 mi
Last recorded138,030 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 138,030 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 138,028 miles

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 132,966 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 125,525 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 125,525 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,263 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy operation. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp lens holed.

Fail 21 Oct 2022 118,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper lever. (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy operation. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp lens holed.

Offside Front Upper Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 110,692 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake lower than o/s.

Fail 22 Oct 2021 110,692 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake lower than o/s.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 103,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 103,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,153 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower lens cover broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake lever adjustment feels tight

Pass 1 Oct 2018 85,866 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 85,866 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 77,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut on outer wall

Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,553 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 69,553 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Inoperative (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,971 miles

Offside Front minor damage to side wall

Offside Rear 2xnails

Fail 26 Oct 2015 61,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front minor damage to side wall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 2xnails

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,745 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,017 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 40,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,228 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,550 miles

steering wheel has ball handle & hitting legs when locking steering wheel

Fail 17 Feb 2012 32,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

steering wheel has ball handle & hitting legs when locking steering wheel

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,466 miles

#2 nails in n/s/r tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 BYK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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