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FD08 GUF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,965 mi
Last recorded84,965 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 84,965 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 83,157 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 81,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside dry in places

Pass 28 Sep 2023 80,596 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 79,097 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 77,265 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 75,394 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,056 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 74,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,415 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 71,359 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended doesn't release when pulling on belt (7.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall badly deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2017 67,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall badly deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

fr brake application un even - osf leading

Pass 1 Jul 2016 61,433 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 54,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,279 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,089 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 44,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,589 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blade torn at edges and wipers hitting scuttle panel

Fail 25 Jun 2011 39,549 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blade torn at edges and wipers hitting scuttle panel

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 GUF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GUF, 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 GUF registered?

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

Is FD08 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 GUF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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