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HG08 WCR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,818 mi
Last recorded142,818 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 WCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 142,818 miles

Offside Front jacking point badly corroded

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view badly cracked, not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps badly corroded, one broken and hanging down

Fail 9 Jul 2026 142,818 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point badly corroded

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view badly cracked, not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps badly corroded, one broken and hanging down

Pass 22 Apr 2025 140,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to tread 205/65/16c

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point badly corroded

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

cabin air intake box missing from under bonnet, coolant pipes and wiring is not clipped in place

front tyres different size to rear

fuel tank straps corroded

rear axle panhard rods corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 140,202 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all van has been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top bearing bush mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top bearing bush mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 140,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side brake calliper parking brake leaver is not returning to its stop (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all van has been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top bearing bush mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top mounting bearing bush mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 135,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 127,313 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 127,301 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 120,591 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 120,587 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 116,889 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 116,889 miles

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 107,838 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 107,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 106,796 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 100,068 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 96,945 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 22 Sep 2012 84,761 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 84,761 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,217 miles

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

engine management light on

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 WCR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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