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VN57 DSU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,316 mi
Last recorded52,316 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 DSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 52,316 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty delay in working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

wheel centres fitted wheel retainers not checked

Pass 5 Sep 2024 51,911 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has screw inner section of tread

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking around outer edge and outer sidewall - 10 YEARS OLD

Nearside lower part of door mirror missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge close to cord construction,perishing and cracking around outer sidewall - 12 YEARS OLD

Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,551 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 51,551 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 51,139 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,318 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 50,318 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 48,409 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,805 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 45,011 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 42,545 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 42,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,530 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 40,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,376 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 38,376 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,701 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 35,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 31,705 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 25,356 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 18,655 miles

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

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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VN57 DSU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN57 DSU, 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 VN57 DSU registered?

VN57 DSU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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