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VN08 GWY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,055 mi
Last recorded104,055 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 GWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 104,055 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 103,117 miles

NSF wheel bearing slight play

OSR tyre has a anil in outer tread - not repairable

Fail 28 Jul 2025 103,107 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

NSF wheel bearing slight play

OSR tyre has a anil in outer tread - not repairable

Pass 23 May 2024 100,335 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2024 100,334 miles

Central Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2023 98,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 97,687 miles

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 96,912 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 96,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 92,857 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 92,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 86,787 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,871 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 82,334 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 82,334 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 64,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,511 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 156,287 miles

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

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 GWY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc 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 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

VN08 GWY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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