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VN08 GLY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,820 mi
Last recorded145,820 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 GLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 145,820 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 133,011 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 120,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 113,914 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 107,395 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 100,876 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wheel bearings noisy

Fail 8 Sep 2017 100,876 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front wheel bearings noisy

Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,942 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake Imbalance only just met requirements

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming worn

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edges,becoming low on tread

oil leak

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 3 Jun 2016 92,942 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake Imbalance only just met requirements

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming worn

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges,becoming low on tread

oil leak

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,201 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,361 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 28 May 2013 79,285 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 11 May 2012 75,450 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded

Fail 11 May 2012 75,450 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 69,615 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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VN08 GLY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN08 GLY, 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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VN08 GLY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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