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VU08 KHZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

110,779 mi
Last recorded110,779 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 KHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 110,779 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all four as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f/road wheel badly corroded as marked

whole underneath of van covered in corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2025 110,779 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides due to lenses dull (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all four as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f/road wheel badly corroded as marked

whole underneath of van covered in corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2024 110,298 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 110,298 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 109,528 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 109,528 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 107,485 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 107,485 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 103,068 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 103,068 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 100,970 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 100,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,874 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 96,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,084 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 94,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,551 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 86,405 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 86,405 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 81,870 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,870 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 76,573 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 76,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,167 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,899 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyre worn close to limit,o/s and n/s front discs slightly pitted,n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2011 117,414 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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VU08 KHZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VU08 KHZ, 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 VU08 KHZ registered?

VU08 KHZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 KHZ shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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