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VLZ 8614

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

216,169 mi
Last recorded216,169 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 8614
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 216,169 miles

Offside rear hand brake cable corroded & slightly fraying

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

Spare tyre defective

Under bonnet diesel smell, Non-visible leak

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 216,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear hand brake cable corroded & slightly fraying

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

Spare tyre defective

Under bonnet diesel smell, Non-visible leak

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 211,383 miles

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

Under bonnet diesel smell, Non-visible leak

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2024 211,382 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Under bonnet diesel smell, Non-visible leak

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 207,724 miles

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

Under bonnet diesel smell, no visval leak

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2023 207,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively damaged Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under bonnet diesel smell, no visval leak

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 204,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside front to rear & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mount (dog bone) bush perished & cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner & outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 204,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside front to rear & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mount (dog bone) bush perished & cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner & outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 198,292 miles

Engine (Dog-bone) mount cracking and perished

Nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroded, Cleaned & Greased

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 191,269 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 191,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 185,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 176,715 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 176,708 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 164,435 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 164,409 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 147,353 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 131,760 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge and has small cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 8 Sep 2014 114,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel smell .disel under bonnet

Fail 3 Sep 2014 114,155 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel smell .disel under bonnet

Fail 3 May 2014 108,961 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 97,609 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,609 miles

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 8614 is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VLZ 8614, 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 VLZ 8614 registered?

VLZ 8614 is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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