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HG08 WCE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,717 mi
Last recorded147,717 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 WCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 147,717 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 143,177 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 136,464 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 126,596 miles

Front side windows slightly tinted

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount worn

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake stiff on caliper

Pass 28 Jan 2022 121,367 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 121,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 111,798 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside engine mount worn

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front side (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 111,798 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside engine mount worn

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front side (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 100,115 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 100,111 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Aug 2018 91,477 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2017 81,421 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 76,386 miles

Nearside washer jet poor

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jun 2015 68,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,052 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to test

front side windows tinted

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

service light on

Fail 25 Jun 2014 61,052 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to test

front side windows tinted

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

service light on

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,110 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

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

front pads appear low requires full inspection

Pass 25 May 2012 39,299 miles

rear discs corroded

rear pads appear to be low

Fail 25 May 2012 39,299 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front pads appear to be low

rear discs corroded

rear pads appear to be low

Pass 28 May 2011 30,331 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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HG08 WCE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc 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 HG08 WCE, 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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HG08 WCE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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