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FL58 MGU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

254,141 mi
Last recorded254,141 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 MGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 254,141 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 247,840 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 235,439 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 222,873 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 222,873 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 204,957 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 192,605 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 192,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 178,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 176,309 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Slight leak of grease from n/s outer CV boot

Fail 9 Nov 2017 176,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Slight leak of grease from n/s outer CV boot

Fail 7 Nov 2017 176,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 171,206 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2015 151,856 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 151,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 136,087 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 116,725 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 116,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 92,095 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 91,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FL58 MGU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FL58 MGU, 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 FL58 MGU registered?

FL58 MGU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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