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NL08 GCO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

236,072 mi
Last recorded236,072 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 GCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 236,072 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 218,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 202,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 192,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 192,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 183,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 154,761 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 154,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 128,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 126,723 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 121,219 miles

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

Oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 121,213 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,664 miles

EML On

Engine Cover Fitted

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 113,664 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

EML On

Engine Cover Fitted

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

Pass 8 May 2015 101,930 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,202 miles

Flat spot on OSR tyre tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 90,202 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Flat spot on OSR tyre tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,834 miles

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 20 Mar 2013 78,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,717 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 68,717 miles

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,582 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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NL08 GCO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc 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 NL08 GCO, 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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NL08 GCO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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