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VN57 VTW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,322 mi
Last recorded166,322 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 166,322 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 166,322 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 159,852 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 159,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 149,659 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 149,659 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 140,492 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 26 Jul 2016 140,492 miles

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

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2015 121,846 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2015 121,846 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,576 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 91,469 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,533 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f fuel line has been repaired

o/s/f wiring loom has been repaired

Fail 20 Jul 2012 83,533 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f fuel line has been repaired

o/s/f wiring loom has been repaired

Fail 28 Jan 2011 61,903 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front chassis has been seriously damaged but has been repaired

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front chassis has been seriously damaged but has been repaired

rear brake discs corroded

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 VTW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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