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DY08 GZV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,829 mi
Last recorded66,829 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 66,829 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 May 2026 66,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 55,924 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 55,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 52,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 51,315 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 50,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON BOTH OUTER AND INNER SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,139 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,244 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 47,035 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 44,048 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 44,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light WRONG COLOUR BULB FITTED (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 41,264 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 41,264 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 38,881 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 38,849 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 36,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 31,586 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 26,311 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,290 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 22,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,252 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 17,252 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 GZV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 GZV, 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 GZV registered?

DY08 GZV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 GZV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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