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NX08 VSJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,497 mi
Last recorded126,497 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 VSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 126,497 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL MINIMUM

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine sump pan corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 126,497 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle seat belt (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL MINIMUM

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine sump pan corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 124,977 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/65 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 123,331 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 123,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,359 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 121,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 119,958 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rounds (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 117,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Up Stream Flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Upstream Flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 117,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between Rear Flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between Rear Flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Up Stream Flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Down Stream Flexi onto Caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Upstream Flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Wipers Hitting Bottom Screen Trms

Pass 14 Jan 2020 113,765 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 113,764 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded By fuel tank as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By flexible hose as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 108,570 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 90,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 81,392 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,666 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,357 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,611 miles

Headlamp internal adjuster not on zero

Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,253 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 46,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn..

rear discs worn..

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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NX08 VSJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 NX08 VSJ, 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 NX08 VSJ registered?

NX08 VSJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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