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GL53 GRS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,181 mi
Last recorded137,181 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 GRS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 137,181 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 133,475 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2024 133,475 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 126,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 120,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 120,060 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Hazard warning switch inoperative switch missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 114,377 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 114,377 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,233 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 109,233 miles

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2019 96,893 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 96,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 85,219 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 85,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

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

Pass 8 May 2017 72,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,752 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 67,752 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,647 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both rear (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,002 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,264 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

handbrake cables have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,279 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,025 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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GL53 GRS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GL53 GRS, 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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GL53 GRS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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