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GL08 WUM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,203 mi
Last recorded178,203 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 WUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 178,203 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2021 165,843 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 155,800 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 138,771 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 127,304 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 127,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 120,168 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 117,980 miles

Offside Rear objct in tyre

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 117,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouls strut on left lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouls strut on right lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear objct in tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 87,978 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 87,500 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,972 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 69,951 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,844 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 63,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,553 miles

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint worn

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 WUM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL08 WUM, 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 WUM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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