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FD08 GOJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,434 mi
Last recorded139,434 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 GOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 139,434 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 139,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 126,425 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 126,425 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 113,889 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 99,319 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,642 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 85,354 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 81,821 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 81,821 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,988 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,818 miles

Large crack along lower edge of windscreen.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,874 miles

Full engine covers fitted.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 65,874 miles

Full engine covers fitted.

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 10 Jun 2015 57,240 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,373 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted.

engine undertray fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2014 50,373 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2013 41,357 miles

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,663 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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FD08 GOJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD08 GOJ, 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 FD08 GOJ registered?

FD08 GOJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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