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GM06 AEM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,622 mi
Last recorded157,622 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM06 AEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 157,622 miles

front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces- front brake pads wearing low

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside rear brake slight binding

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2025 157,142 miles

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces- front brake pads wearing low

nearside front inner driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside front shock absorber slight leak

nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

nearside rear brake slight binding

slight oil leak- gear box area slightly damp

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2024 155,744 miles

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

check front inner brake pads

nearside front inner driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside front shock absorber slight leak

nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2023 146,747 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 131,185 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 130,973 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector missing both sides. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 117,180 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Close to limit advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 117,180 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Close to limit advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 113,539 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 103,929 miles

Nearside Front washer not working

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 103,591 miles

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

Offside Front Lower corner of windscreen cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2016 103,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower corner of windscreen cracked

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,776 miles

crack in front windscreen not affecting drivers view

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight movement in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 3 Sep 2014 93,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front screen cracked not in view

offside front tyre sidewall cut no cords showing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 93,065 miles

offside front screen cracked not in view

offside front tyre sidewall cut no cords showing

Pass 29 May 2013 72,364 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 53,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 May 2011 28,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 28,973 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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GM06 AEM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GM06 AEM, 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 GM06 AEM registered?

GM06 AEM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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