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VU08 MXV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,236 mi
Last recorded138,236 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 MXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 138,236 miles

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

General corrosion to the under-body and suspension components

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

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 132,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2024 127,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 121,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 116,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin across front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front windscreen washers only just make the screen

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear scored, pitted and corroded inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across rear axle (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear both rear wheels hard to rotate by hand(possible brakes binding)

Fail 21 Mar 2022 116,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick across rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin across front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front windscreen washers only just make the screen

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear scored, pitted and corroded inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across rear axle (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear both rear wheels hard to rotate by hand(possible brakes binding)

Pass 17 Mar 2021 112,034 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,646 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 100,092 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 99,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,351 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,164 miles

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Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,092 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 76,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2015 71,552 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front not allowing full inspection of seat belt

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 23 May 2014 68,396 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 60,317 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,945 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 48,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,605 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 36,605 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

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 MXV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

VU08 MXV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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