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VU08 MMF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,300 mi
Last recorded122,300 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 MMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 122,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ns and os (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and light board heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 122,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ns and os (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and light board heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 112,887 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 112,872 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 101,371 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 101,353 miles

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Drivers (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 94,622 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,122 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 85,874 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight wear to steering column locking mechanism

Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2017 78,479 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2016 66,592 miles

engine light on

Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,145 miles

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

nearside inner c.v. repaired with sealent

Fail 7 Oct 2015 60,143 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside inner c.v. repaired with sealent

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,069 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,814 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 39,747 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 33,351 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,351 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,056 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 32,056 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 MMF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VU08 MMF, 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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VU08 MMF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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