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GV08 MDZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,888 mi
Last recorded131,888 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 MDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 131,888 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 131,888 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 123,904 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 106,390 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 93,795 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 93,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 93,625 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 92,956 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 92,419 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 91,702 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded on inner friction surface

Pass 24 Mar 2017 90,695 miles

Inner friction surface of front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,528 miles

n/s windscreen washer only just meeting the requirements

o/s windscreen wiper is split

underside largely covered in mud

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,356 miles

Windscreen damaged in two places at offside, but outside of "zone A" and within limits. windscreen also scored.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,307 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,464 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 32,729 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 21,987 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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GV08 MDZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GV08 MDZ, 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 GV08 MDZ registered?

GV08 MDZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GV08 MDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 MDZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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