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VK08 WCJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

166,341 mi
Last recorded166,341 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 WCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 166,341 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 162,280 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

handbrake only just met requirements it would appear handbrake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Apr 2022 152,148 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 144,789 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 144,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 144,777 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 138,564 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 138,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 130,638 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 123,360 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 123,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 108,553 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 108,553 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine warning light illuminated

primary parking brake cable very corroded, however no broken wires at time of inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2015 99,111 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 97,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,271 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 67,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper not working on fast speed

Fail 22 May 2013 67,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper not working on fast speed

Pass 3 May 2012 46,027 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 45,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

SCREEW IN O/S/R TYRE

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,616 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 31,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WCJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VK08 WCJ, 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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VK08 WCJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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