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GF08 TZO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,521 mi
Last recorded100,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 TZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 100,521 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 98,327 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 98,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 96,184 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 96,184 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 93,582 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 93,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 91,022 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,704 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 86,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2020 86,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 78,992 miles

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

Tailgate can not be opened from outside of vehicle

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Jan 2019 78,992 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot door (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 70,248 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,060 miles

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Hand brake cable corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,206 miles

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

Hand brake cable corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,705 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 42,705 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,371 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 33,360 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 33,360 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,220 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 23,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TZO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GF08 TZO, 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 GF08 TZO registered?

GF08 TZO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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