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DY08 CCU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,001 mi
Last recorded154,001 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 CCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 154,001 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Upper lift in both front suspension top mounts

Nearside Front side light flickering

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 154,000 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank front strap rusted away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Upper lift in both front suspension top mounts

Nearside Front side light flickering

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 148,339 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads worn uneven osr has 4mm nsr 9mm

washer jets blocked

Fail 4 Jul 2024 148,339 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear brake pads worn uneven osr has 4mm nsr 9mm

washer jets blocked

Pass 7 Jul 2023 142,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 142,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 135,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 130,337 miles

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 130,337 miles

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 121,606 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2020 121,606 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 115,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 115,602 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,026 miles

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

sump rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,581 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Steering rack leaking slightly

Sump corroded

Timing chain cover leaking oil

Pass 6 Apr 2016 98,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,274 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,388 miles

OSR tyre cracking on tyre wall

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,196 miles

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 29 Mar 2012 61,036 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 61,028 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,571 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 52,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake discs corroded

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 CCU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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