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VU08 NLN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,451 mi
Last recorded121,451 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 121,451 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 120,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 118,677 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 116,789 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,485 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 114,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 112,676 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 110,642 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 110,642 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 108,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2017 108,245 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,481 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 101,402 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 101,402 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 93,681 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,681 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,706 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 51,670 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,470 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 NLN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NLN, 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 NLN registered?

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

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