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VA08 AOP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,133 mi
Last recorded98,133 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 AOP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 98,133 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Wing Loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Outer Sill Cover Plate Fixing Adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 98,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Wing Loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Outer Sill Cover Plate Fixing Adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 93,303 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

spare wheel carrier rattle

Fail 15 May 2025 93,303 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

bonnet secondary catch seized

spare wheel carrier rattle

Pass 1 May 2024 89,700 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 89,700 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 77,796 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,348 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 72,467 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 67,481 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 67,481 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,560 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

crack in bottom of front w/ screen

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,166 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f wiper blade starting to smear

Fail 12 Oct 2011 37,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f wiper blade starting to smear

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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VA08 AOP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VA08 AOP, 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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VA08 AOP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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