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DY08 UGJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,037 mi
Last recorded127,037 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 127,037 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 127,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 126,300 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 126,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 118,692 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 118,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 109,229 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess central cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 109,133 miles

Brake cable damaged front handbrake cable wire strands broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rearflexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale light not working (4.5.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 86,039 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,011 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,301 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,077 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,885 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,186 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,945 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,128 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 20,641 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 20,641 miles

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,634 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 9,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,660 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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DY08 UGJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 UGJ registered?

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

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