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VN08 GVY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,795 mi
Last recorded135,795 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 135,795 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 135,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 130,740 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 126,398 miles

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 126,341 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 May 2020 123,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 117,810 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 117,810 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 105,174 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 109,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 93,841 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished - 205/55/16/C

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

diesel emissions to clean to test

Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,783 miles

both rear tyres perished (205/65/16/C)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 76,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished (205/65/16/C)

engine light on

Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,070 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,879 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 37,879 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 16,656 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,731 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 13,485 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 GVY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GVY, 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 VN08 GVY registered?

VN08 GVY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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