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VU08 MVV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,264 mi
Last recorded187,264 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 187,264 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 187,243 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 180,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

steering slightly rough

Pass 24 Sep 2020 168,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 151,488 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 151,488 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 135,259 miles

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

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

wipers worn / deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2017 120,680 miles

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

car tested in wet weather

front and rear brake discs slightly worn / pitted

hazard switch slightly stiff

Fail 9 Aug 2017 120,680 miles

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

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

car tested in wet weather

front and rear brake discs slightly worn / pitted

hazard switch slightly stiff

Pass 10 Aug 2016 104,926 miles

crack in windscreen, does not affect drivers view of the road

minor oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber has a slight leak

offside rear sill slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2015 86,174 miles

minor engine/gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,782 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,951 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,223 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 46,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,612 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 34,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MVV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MVV, 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 MVV registered?

VU08 MVV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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