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VU08 MUE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,156 mi
Last recorded146,156 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 146,156 miles

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 146,156 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 142,055 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside parking brake is weak

Pass 21 Mar 2024 137,152 miles

Head lamps very slightly clouded on lenses

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Mar 2024 137,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Head lamps very slightly clouded on lenses

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 132,351 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 126,341 miles

Windscreen VIN plate illegible,( Door pillar VIN plate legible)

Pass 8 Mar 2021 120,566 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has slight play (lift)

Pass 27 Mar 2020 117,978 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 117,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 111,655 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 111,622 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 106,356 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Front cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Some forward travel on foot brake

Pass 11 Jul 2017 102,335 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 99,438 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 98,825 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,340 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,976 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 91,976 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,490 miles

front tyres mildly worn on edges

slight movement in steering rack

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 MUE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU08 MUE?

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What year was VU08 MUE registered?

VU08 MUE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is VU08 MUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 MUE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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