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VN57 VPV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

225,336 mi
Last recorded225,336 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 VPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 225,336 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 225,298 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 214,921 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 214,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 205,790 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 205,770 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 195,276 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 194,984 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Left and right sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 181,190 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 166,827 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 166,526 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 154,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

glow plug light on

Pass 4 Feb 2019 145,085 miles

Rear brake pipes and ferrules corrdoed

Fail 2 Feb 2019 145,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pipes and ferrules corrdoed

Pass 20 Jan 2018 135,009 miles

Engine management light Illuminated

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 127,040 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2017 126,923 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Engine management light illuminated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2016 116,902 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 116,902 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 106,377 miles

Engine Managment Light Illuminated

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 96,486 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2013 87,005 miles

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

low emmission emiter

warning light on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2012 77,847 miles

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

wipers

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,895 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 67,889 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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VN57 VPV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VN57 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

VN57 VPV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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The MOT history for VN57 VPV shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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