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DY08 BCU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,096 mi
Last recorded195,096 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 BCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 195,096 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 195,096 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 187,142 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 180,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 176,537 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 176,537 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 171,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 164,511 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 157,074 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 157,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 148,628 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 139,142 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 138,442 miles

Light misting of oil on underside

Pass 16 Mar 2016 127,278 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 127,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 106,011 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,952 miles

frt no plate cracked

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r indicator pale colour

o/s/f tyre badly worn edges

o/s/r tyre worn edges

Fail 4 Mar 2014 95,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn edges

frt no plate cracked

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r indicator pale colour

n/s/r tyre perishing deep cut sidewall

o/s/f tyre badly worn edges

Pass 11 Mar 2013 88,167 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 88,164 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

clip on n/s front pads not fitted correctly

Pass 18 Feb 2012 71,851 miles

front number plate broken

Fail 17 Feb 2012 71,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front number plate broken

Pass 12 Mar 2011 52,021 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 52,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DY08 BCU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DY08 BCU, 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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DY08 BCU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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