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GF08 BYW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

216,410 mi
Last recorded216,410 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 BYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 216,410 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 204,367 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 191,510 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 178,005 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 177,956 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 155,289 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 122,911 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 110,219 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 109,808 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 94,380 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,008 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 17,946 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,350 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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GF08 BYW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF08 BYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF08 BYW?

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What year was GF08 BYW registered?

GF08 BYW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is GF08 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 BYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF08 BYW have outstanding finance?

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