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VN08 HBY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,571 mi
Last recorded169,571 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 HBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 169,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 169,432 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 166,277 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2025 166,277 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2024 164,067 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 164,067 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 161,866 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 161,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 159,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside parking brake poor, but minimum efficiency met

Fail 22 Aug 2022 159,484 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside parking brake poor, but minimum efficiency met

Pass 26 Aug 2021 156,869 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 156,869 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 153,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight compression leak from fuel injector

Fail 28 Aug 2020 153,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight compression leak from fuel injector

Pass 29 Aug 2019 151,522 miles

Front discs corroded + pitted

to clean for emissions

Fail 28 Aug 2019 151,522 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front discs corroded + pitted

to clean for emissions

Pass 16 Feb 2018 149,798 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 139,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 137,916 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 137,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 129,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 129,553 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 118,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 109,363 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 76,383 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 HBY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN08 HBY, 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 HBY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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