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VU08 MWW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

163,556 mi
Last recorded163,556 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 163,556 miles

Central Rear high level stop lamp not working

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 163,556 miles

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

Central Rear high level stop lamp not working

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not leaking ()

Pass 21 May 2018 149,750 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 149,750 miles

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Radiator support member badly bent.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Fail 17 May 2018 149,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Radiator support member badly bent.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2017 130,880 miles

crack in screen not affecting drivers view.

Fail 12 May 2017 130,880 miles

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

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

crack in screen not affecting drivers view.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 123,659 miles

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

Rear brake discs rusting

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 105,852 miles

Small knick in N/S/R outer tyre wall

Small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2013 89,404 miles

Rear brake discs rusted

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 89,319 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear brake discs rusted

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 72,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 55,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MWW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MWW, 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 MWW registered?

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

Is VU08 MWW safe to buy?

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