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FG58 VFX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,543 mi
Last recorded188,543 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 VFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 188,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to n/s/f hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to rear calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering leak from around pump (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 188,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to n/s/f hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to rear calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering leak from around pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar corroded (6.1.6 (a))

fuel tank strap broken

Pass 27 May 2024 183,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 176,892 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 176,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 170,853 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master cylinder to ABS module (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 170,715 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master cylinder to ABS module (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 163,447 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded at support clip in front of ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 158,849 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake effort low

steering tight

Fail 22 Apr 2020 158,823 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear park brake effort low

steering tight

Pass 19 Apr 2019 149,931 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

just passed 16% parking brake efficiency

Fail 10 Apr 2019 149,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside wheel bearing not properly tested as brake binding

Pass 17 Apr 2018 138,950 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight (8.3.1d)

various brake pipes undersealed

Pass 14 Apr 2017 120,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 of 2 front to rear at rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at clip above front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 102,767 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tubeless valve stem slightly perished

Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre getting worn

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly perished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,144 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,263 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,910 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,149 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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FG58 VFX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 FG58 VFX, 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 FG58 VFX registered?

FG58 VFX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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