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VU08 MUW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,742 mi
Last recorded108,742 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 108,742 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 108,740 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,550 miles

Centre Rear cracking up and low tread

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 100,543 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Rear cracking up and low tread

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,428 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 76,430 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,152 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 70,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

all brake discs worn and in poor condition

brake warning light flashs or remains on on dash lights

front and rear brake pads very low

front wipers becoming worn

Fail 26 Jan 2012 62,899 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

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

all brake discs worn and in poor condition

brake warning light flashs or remains on on dash lights

front and rear brake pads very low

front wipers becoming worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,881 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 53,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 MUW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MUW, 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 MUW registered?

VU08 MUW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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