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LG08 DZX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,578 mi
Last recorded195,578 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 DZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 195,578 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 195,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat not checked due to bulb not working (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 194,896 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2024 193,704 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 191,664 miles

under body corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2023 191,603 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 188,321 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 184,982 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 184,980 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brae cable chaffing nearside rear tyre

side loading door handle damaged

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2020 176,316 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 159,259 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 159,259 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working new bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 143,522 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 125,635 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 125,635 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 109,985 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 99,830 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 84,919 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 73,207 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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LG08 DZX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black 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 LG08 DZX, 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 LG08 DZX registered?

LG08 DZX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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