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GF58 WVJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

266,249 mi
Last recorded266,249 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 WVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 266,249 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 266,249 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 249,804 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 230,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 230,941 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 211,684 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 211,682 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 191,605 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 191,603 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 168,365 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 168,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 157,896 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 148,480 miles

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

coil light on dash

Fail 9 May 2019 148,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coil light on dash

Pass 8 May 2018 135,909 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 125,364 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 110,209 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 110,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 97,333 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 85,575 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Dec 2012 72,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 72,654 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,922 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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GF58 WVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 GF58 WVJ, 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

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What year was GF58 WVJ registered?

GF58 WVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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