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VN08 HCD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,618 mi
Last recorded148,618 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 148,618 miles

Both rear light lens cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2025 148,603 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Both rear light lens cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2024 147,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 138,457 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 138,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 198,603 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 162,425 miles

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

Rear Both sides light clusters damaged.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 143,133 miles

engine wont rev for emissions to get reading

Pass 11 Sep 2019 133,393 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 124,988 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 124,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 117,145 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 117,144 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,887 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 93,980 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 93,980 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,712 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 78,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Sep 2012 64,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 64,612 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 52,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2011 52,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 HCD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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