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NL57 PWU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,101 mi
Last recorded111,101 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 PWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 111,101 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2026 111,094 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 108,841 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 108,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 105,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers worn and release is poor. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light unit has small cracks

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 105,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers worn and release is poor. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light unit has small cracks

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 103,586 miles

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

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on failure limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light small damage. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on failure limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 102,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 102,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit has small damage.

Pass 25 Oct 2019 99,340 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 96,621 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 94,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2016 89,167 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 82,297 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 18 Feb 2015 82,288 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,807 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,672 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 66,035 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 59,050 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 59,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NL57 PWU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL57 PWU, 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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NL57 PWU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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