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NG08 VWY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

199,804 mi
Last recorded199,804 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 VWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 199,804 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 199,804 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank straps corroded through (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2025 197,920 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear of Engine tie bar bonding failed (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lense has temp repair carried out

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 197,775 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear of Engine tie bar bonding failed (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lense has temp repair carried out

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

Offside Front Wheel arch liner insecure likely to foul road wheel

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 192,202 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 192,053 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 184,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 178,575 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 178,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 172,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 172,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 166,096 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 166,096 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 157,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear General underside corrosion in and around prescribed areas

Pass 17 Jul 2018 150,824 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 143,658 miles

brake pipes to rear surface corrosion

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape plus big screw in it

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 143,658 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

brake pipes to rear surface corrosion

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape plus big screw in it

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 135,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine light on

Pass 19 May 2015 126,157 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 85,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting down.

Fail 28 May 2014 85,224 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting down.

Pass 21 May 2013 85,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s lower windscreen cracked outside drivers view.

o/s front brake pads getting down.

Pass 31 May 2012 66,341 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 66,341 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 43,757 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 43,757 miles

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

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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NG08 VWY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NG08 VWY, 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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NG08 VWY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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