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VA08 TGF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,973 mi
Last recorded150,973 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 TGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 150,973 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 141,191 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 130,264 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 118,465 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 105,525 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 105,524 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 103,019 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 103,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 100,127 miles

o/s handbrake lever on caliper not returning fully

Pass 12 Aug 2019 93,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in sweep small chips less than 40mm limit. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper slight play in top strut mount but not excessive.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to discolor (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 93,351 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively juddering across screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in sweep small chips less than 40mm limit. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to discolor (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 89,957 miles

front wipers noisy

Pass 14 Aug 2017 87,430 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,730 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,127 miles

slight oil leak/s around engine

Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,378 miles

adv nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,383 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 64,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,144 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre has side wall damaged but no ply or cords showing

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 TGF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TGF, 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 VA08 TGF registered?

VA08 TGF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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