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VE08 NPV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

160,556 mi
Last recorded160,556 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 160,556 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 160,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 157,657 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 157,652 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 155,385 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 155,382 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 151,035 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 150,849 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Emissions too clean to register

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 145,475 miles

7core tow bar socket damaged

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rackrod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rackrod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing undershield adrift

Fail 27 Oct 2021 145,475 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability subframe brace bar adrift at front end (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

7core tow bar socket damaged

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rackrod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rackrod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing undershield adrift

Pass 31 Oct 2020 138,308 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 138,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 131,671 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 131,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 124,244 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 124,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 118,666 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 118,666 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 114,308 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 114,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 108,068 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 108,068 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Oct 2014 96,893 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side near side rack ends slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2014 96,893 miles

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

off side near side rack ends slight play

Pass 20 May 2013 81,920 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 81,191 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 81,191 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 68,573 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 May 2011 68,331 miles

front discs and pads wearing thin

Fail 13 May 2011 68,331 miles

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

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

front discs and pads wearing thin

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 NPV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NPV, 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 NPV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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