CarVerify

Free Car Check

SC08 CWR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,560 mi
Last recorded136,560 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 CWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 136,560 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 132,345 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 127,844 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 125,008 miles

advice on further look at front and rear brakes

advice on further look at n/s/r foot and hand brake

advice on further look at o/s/r fog light come on with knock stayed on

advice on look at sticky horn switch

advice on look at windscreen washer bottle

advice on slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Fail 24 Sep 2019 125,008 miles

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

advice on further look at front and rear brakes

advice on further look at n/s/r foot and hand brake

advice on further look at o/s/r fog light come on with knock stayed on

advice on look at sticky horn switch

advice on look at windscreen washer bottle

advice on slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 May 2018 117,570 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 117,565 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 110,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear after fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and greased over limiting inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2017 110,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear after fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 108,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear after fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 104,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 97,210 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,210 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 191,683 miles

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

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

drivers seat slight movement

Fail 22 May 2013 191,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers seat slight movement

Pass 25 May 2012 157,310 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 157,310 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering rack track rod worn

offside front steering rack track rod worn

Pass 23 May 2011 117,324 miles

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

no delivery from n/s washer

service light on

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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SC08 CWR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SC08 CWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SC08 CWR?

You can check the full history of SC08 CWR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SC08 CWR registered?

SC08 CWR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is SC08 CWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 CWR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC08 CWR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SC08 CWR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.