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DV08 YMS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,221 mi
Last recorded149,221 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 149,221 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2025 147,094 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 147,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 140,226 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 133,404 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 129,532 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 121,845 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 115,462 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 106,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,251 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 94,112 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 92,062 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 81,651 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 79,517 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 79,502 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 70,503 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 70,503 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,465 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 53,465 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 38,096 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 YMS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

DV08 YMS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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