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VE08 UDP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

184,898 mi
Last recorded184,898 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 UDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 184,898 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 11 Jul 2025 181,783 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 181,407 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 181,406 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 179,388 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 179,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Boot lid insecure Boot struts broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 177,341 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 177,329 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable insecure fouling tyre (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear reverse light lens missing

both track rod ends corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2020 174,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 174,254 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 170,418 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 170,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 132,516 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 130,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,745 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 92,438 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 92,363 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,641 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 76,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011

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 UDP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UDP, 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 UDP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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