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HG08 WDP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,159 mi
Last recorded150,159 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 WDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 150,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 150,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 139,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 137,161 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 137,139 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded From Offside Rear Brake Flexi Hose too Offside Rear Caliper Brake Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

EML Light on Dash Display (Pre 1st July 2008)

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

Glowplug Light on Dash Display

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Highlevel (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 132,712 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Corroded on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 132,712 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Corroded on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low Both Front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 125,807 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2022 125,807 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 117,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

steering wheel angle adjuster has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2020 111,881 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 111,881 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 105,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 105,229 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 Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 92,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 85,148 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 85,148 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,050 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,164 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,026 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,735 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 46,735 miles

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

Engine managment light on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 37,413 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 WDP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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