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VU08 NGG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

141,470 mi
Last recorded141,470 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 141,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drive shaft gaiter has got a pin hole in it & slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

Nearside Front headlight beam image not fully clear

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill slightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill edge damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat back not fully secure

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 141,470 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drive shaft gaiter has got a pin hole in it & slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

Nearside Front headlight beam image not fully clear

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill slightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill edge damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat back not fully secure

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 134,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 134,057 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 125,278 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 122,186 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 118,387 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 118,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 113,910 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 113,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 108,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 108,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 101,410 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 92,118 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 92,118 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,868 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 82,868 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,885 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 76,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,287 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 71,287 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 70,407 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,065 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,153 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 54,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,837 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 NGG 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 NGG, 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 NGG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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