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S20 WRH

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

235,922 mi
Last recorded235,922 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 WRH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 235,922 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front subframe rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency 18%.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Spare wheel missing.

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 235,913 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing assembly broken up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency 16%.

Spare wheel missing.

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion of underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 230,585 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Movement in suspension strut top mounting assembly.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Spare wheel missing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency 16%.

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion of underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 230,585 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))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Movement in suspension strut top mounting assembly.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Spare wheel missing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency 16%.

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion of underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 227,000 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Slight movement in offside front top suspension strut mounting assembly.

Fail 9 May 2024 226,998 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Slight movement in offside front top suspension strut mounting assembly.

Pass 22 May 2023 219,306 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))

Pass 27 May 2022 207,313 miles

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

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

High level stop lamp not working.

Tow bar electrical socket cover missing.

Fail 26 May 2022 207,313 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

High level stop lamp not working.

Tow bar electrical socket cover missing.

Pass 5 May 2021 196,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 196,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And nail in tread (unrepairable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 181,758 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 181,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2020 181,684 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

NS sliding door handle faulty but still operational

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 177,355 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 177,354 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 170,660 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 170,659 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 158,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 119,571 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 109,116 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,321 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,732 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,080 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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S20 WRH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S20 WRH, 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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S20 WRH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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