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NL08 GCU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,434 mi
Last recorded132,434 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 GCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 132,434 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 132,000 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 125,935 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 120,639 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 120,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 116,512 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 111,789 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 111,752 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 102,255 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 102,114 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,611 miles

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 19 Jul 2019 72,802 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 59,073 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 48,579 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,470 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,800 miles

drivers seat belt wearing,

offside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2015 42,149 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on edges,tyres perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,803 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,366 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,346 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 28,346 miles

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

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,188 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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NL08 GCU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NL08 GCU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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