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VLZ 4659

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,947 mi
Last recorded208,947 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 4659
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 208,947 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 191,932 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 191,454 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 173,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 159,905 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 159,692 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 136,662 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 120,106 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 119,966 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 100,743 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016

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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VLZ 4659 is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VLZ 4659, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VLZ 4659?

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What year was VLZ 4659 registered?

VLZ 4659 is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is VLZ 4659 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 4659 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLZ 4659 have outstanding finance?

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