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EY08 YPL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

168,034 mi
Last recorded168,034 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 YPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 168,034 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 168,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 163,133 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2024 163,133 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2023 158,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 158,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 153,587 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread below 3mm too

Fail 22 Sep 2022 153,587 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread below 3mm too

Pass 24 Sep 2021 148,807 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has slight movement.

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

e.m.l. on

Fail 23 Sep 2021 148,806 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit has sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread area.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has slight movement.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

e.m.l. on

Pass 21 Sep 2020 143,672 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 140,549 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 140,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 134,871 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 134,871 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 129,872 miles

front tyre's wearing on edge's

Fail 12 Sep 2017 129,872 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front tyre's wearing on edge's

Pass 27 Sep 2016 124,595 miles

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

hazzard switch damaged but working

reverse lamps not working

Fail 27 Sep 2016 124,595 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red pale (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

hazzard switch damaged but working

reverse lamps not working

Pass 16 Sep 2015 119,803 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 115,158 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Oct 2013 112,513 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 112,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 90,889 miles

nearside steering rack end slight play

rear pads low

Fail 23 May 2012 90,889 miles

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside steering rack end slight play

rear pads low

Pass 9 May 2011 71,802 miles

front discs and pads worn

off side front tyre 3mm

rear discs corroded and worn

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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EY08 YPL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 EY08 YPL, 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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EY08 YPL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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