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DV08 XVP

2008 Chevrolet Captiva

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,105 mi
Last recorded123,105 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva74,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 XVP
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaptiva
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 123,105 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 101,473 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 89,303 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 89,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,609 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 85,586 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,754 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,415 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 81,220 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 81,220 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f 16 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f 24 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 80,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust section corroded and weak at flex (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 80,047 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust section corroded and weak at flex (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexie (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 76,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 76,141 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror body. (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,580 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,978 miles

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

front and rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,940 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 28,631 miles

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

front and rear brake pads starting to wear

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Captiva?

Based on 171,288 MOT tests across 11,897 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,121
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
11,897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,000
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,987
Stop lamp not working 2,441
Registration plate lamp not working 2,263
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 2,095
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DV08 XVP is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Captiva models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 74,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Captiva fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 3,000 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV08 XVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Captiva typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Captiva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV08 XVP is a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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