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VU08 MSY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,384 mi
Last recorded168,384 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 MSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 168,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 156,946 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 156,944 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 153,112 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 146,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Flat bed frame/load area corroded

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

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 146,905 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure Fuel tank pipe. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat with a defective structure seat base . (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Flat bed frame/load area corroded

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

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 138,860 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 138,860 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 126,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 116,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 105,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler pipe insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2017 105,794 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough suspension leg top bearing rough (2.2.D.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler pipe insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,032 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 92,653 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 65,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 43,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 26,865 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 26,851 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,008 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 14,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

clucth pedal rubber missing

throtel pedal missing

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 MSY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

VU08 MSY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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