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VK08 GMF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

192,909 mi
Last recorded192,909 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 GMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 192,909 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 191,339 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 191,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 189,526 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 189,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2023 187,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 185,435 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 182,930 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 181,014 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 176,820 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 176,749 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))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 173,324 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 168,730 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 165,954 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 165,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 160,730 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 146,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 145,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 120,126 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 117,565 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 117,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,376 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 84,339 miles

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

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

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

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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VK08 GMF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VK08 GMF, 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 VK08 GMF registered?

VK08 GMF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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