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GL08 BCZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

206,558 mi
Last recorded206,558 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 BCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 206,558 miles

Offside drive shaft support bearing slight play/rumble

Fail 12 Jan 2026 206,558 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside drive shaft support bearing slight play/rumble

Pass 20 Sep 2024 198,275 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

reversing lamp not working

Fail 19 Sep 2024 198,275 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

reversing lamp not working

Pass 31 Aug 2023 192,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 192,893 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 188,011 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 188,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 May 2021 181,252 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 181,252 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 169,341 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 169,341 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 149,692 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 128,145 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 117,683 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Repair film on the o/s/r light lens un it

Slight dammage to the n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Fail 15 Apr 2015 117,683 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Repair film on the o/s/r light lens un it

Slight dammage to the n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 115,552 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 115,552 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 105,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipres are poor

slight rear brake inballance

Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,214 miles

Clutch Pedal Anti-Slip pad worn on edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2012 99,210 miles

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

Clutch Pedal Anti-Slip pad worn on edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,540 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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GL08 BCZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GL08 BCZ, 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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GL08 BCZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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