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VN57 VUG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,884 mi
Last recorded114,884 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 VUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2023 114,884 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 111,835 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside wiper blade rubber perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2020 94,849 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour amber fade too much white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour amber fade too much white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside wiper blade rubber perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2019 92,850 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 90,160 miles

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

auto park not working on wipers

Fail 11 Jun 2018 90,160 miles

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

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

auto park not working on wipers

Pass 31 May 2017 87,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,054 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner tie rod ball joints (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Seems to be entering cabin (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 85,052 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Stickers nearside and offside in swept area (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play both inner tie rod ball joints (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Seems to be entering cabin (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,320 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner end outer edges of tread 195/65/16

ENGINE KNOCKING / NOISEY

Handbrake cable adjuster bar corroded

Nearside front tyre tread has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords 195/65/16

Under trays slightly loose but not fouling on any components at time of test

Very slight movement to both front top strut mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades splitting slightly and smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2014 79,643 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

Oil leak from intercooler area

Rack boots damp

Fail 2 Jun 2014 79,643 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre brake lamp not working

Oil leak from intercooler area

Pass 15 May 2013 77,748 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 77,748 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 72,448 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nsf wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2012 72,448 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

nsf wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2011 60,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VUG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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