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VU08 MWA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

179,530 mi
Last recorded179,530 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 179,530 miles

slight exhaust leak

Fail 23 Apr 2025 179,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 1 May 2024 172,284 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 172,280 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 165,311 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess for/aft mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 165,308 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 6.63% (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements 9% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess for/aft mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 155,092 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 155,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 143,902 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 143,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear in 2 places (1.1.11 (c))

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

coolant bottle empty

Pass 14 Mar 2020 139,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes both (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

damage to nearside front wheel arch liner

spare tyre low

Fail 5 Mar 2020 139,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes both (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

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

damage to nearside front wheel arch liner

spare tyre low

Pass 5 Mar 2019 124,527 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 124,526 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 113,725 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 113,724 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 105,612 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,213 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 93,212 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

slight movement in both anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,242 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 84,241 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,252 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake cable slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,515 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,972 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 55,968 miles

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

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

slow puncture n/s/r very small hole in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,292 miles

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 MWA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MWA, 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 MWA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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