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VE08 NEY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,033 mi
Last recorded162,033 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 NEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 162,033 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 158,526 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering arm slight play

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 158,503 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 158,470 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 147,502 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 147,502 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 146,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 137,709 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 128,348 miles

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

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

wipers just cleaning

Pass 19 Jun 2019 105,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Across area of tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 105,492 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Ball joint worn and has excessive movement. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Across area of tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 100,370 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 100,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,534 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,512 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 80,512 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,085 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,199 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 62,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,313 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 53,313 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,158 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 NEY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE08 NEY, 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 NEY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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