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VE08 NBX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

409,617 mi
Last recorded409,617 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 NBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 409,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 26 Mar 2025 393,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre row (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 371,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Front row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 354,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 334,884 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 325,500 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 318,672 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 313,158 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 307,183 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 307,183 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 303,520 miles

N/S/F tyre badly worn outer edge

N/S/R tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2020 297,118 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 290,507 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 290,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 284,107 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mounting play

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 284,095 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R parking brake little effort

N/S/R tyre perishing

Nearside Front Strut top mounting play

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2017 277,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake fluid level low

front brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Sep 2017 277,863 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake fluid level low

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2016 274,280 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 247,711 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2015 207,954 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 207,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 169,884 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Oct 2014 143,168 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 143,000 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 130,864 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped and corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 130,864 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 116,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 116,463 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 110,409 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 93,419 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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VE08 NBX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 VE08 NBX, 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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VE08 NBX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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