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OW57 WCE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,820 mi
Last recorded85,820 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW57 WCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 85,820 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 82,540 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 78,573 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 76,914 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 76,914 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 74,569 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5000 miles left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,931 miles

front brake pads 5000 miles left approx

Fail 28 Oct 2020 71,931 miles

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

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

front brake pads 5000 miles left approx

Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,567 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 68,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,808 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 22 Mar 2018 65,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2017 62,625 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 62,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,299 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 58,299 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 55,882 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 55,882 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 50,397 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,187 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 47,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2011 41,685 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,902 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 31,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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OW57 WCE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OW57 WCE, 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 OW57 WCE registered?

OW57 WCE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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