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DY08 BWU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,044 mi
Last recorded85,044 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 BWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 85,044 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 80,545 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 75,432 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 75,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,632 miles

Slight play in both lower ball joints

Slight play in o/s anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Sep 2017 61,276 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,997 miles

Brakes pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,708 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 13 Aug 2015 50,687 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 42,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 34,831 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 BWU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY08 BWU, 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 DY08 BWU registered?

DY08 BWU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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