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DV08 YLS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,079 mi
Last recorded135,079 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 YLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 135,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside rear light lense damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2024 135,079 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2023 126,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 126,771 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 122,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2022 122,269 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front wipers poor

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2021 116,108 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 110,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 100,612 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 100,612 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 100,355 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,244 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,366 miles

Offside Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 76,675 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing

Fail 18 May 2016 76,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 67,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,064 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,141 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,459 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 36,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,138 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 28,137 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 YLS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YLS, 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 YLS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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