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VU08 MXJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

167,345 mi
Last recorded167,345 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 167,345 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 167,299 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 167,245 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 167,088 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 165,566 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 161,986 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 159,105 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slightly stiff

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

steering slight squeak interior

Pass 19 Sep 2019 156,894 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 153,289 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 147,479 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 141,412 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 133,873 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 129,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 117,474 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 117,392 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,920 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 105,920 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,617 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 94,597 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 76,499 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 MXJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MXJ, 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

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What year was VU08 MXJ registered?

VU08 MXJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is VU08 MXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 MXJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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