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VN58 FJX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,516 mi
Last recorded171,516 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 FJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 171,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 171,516 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 164,239 miles

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

Nearside body damage evident

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

Rear lens damaged n/s and o/s

Pass 12 Jul 2023 155,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaitor small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 142,498 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear discs and O/S/F in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber on pedal wearing (1.1.2 (c))

Foot brake pedal has a lot of travel in it

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to the limit - Uneven wear across the rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower anti roll bar gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap missing

Fail 15 Jul 2022 142,472 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jets or pump blocked (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear discs and O/S/F in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber on pedal wearing (1.1.2 (c))

Foot brake pedal has a lot of travel in it

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to the limit - Uneven wear across the rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower anti roll bar gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fitted incorrectly in the top mount

Offside Front Door check strap missing

Pass 4 Jun 2020 112,094 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 112,094 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 109,920 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper light cluster damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower light cluster damaged

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 109,892 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper light cluster damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower light cluster damaged

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 107,366 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear light lense damaged ok at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2016 104,486 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 104,486 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 100,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt some seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt some seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 93,223 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 93,223 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 57,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2013 37,355 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,178 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn badly on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2013 80,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn badly on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,228 miles

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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VN58 FJX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VN58 FJX, 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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VN58 FJX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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