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VU08 PVV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

185,036 mi
Last recorded185,036 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 185,036 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 174,297 miles

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 4 Oct 2022 165,540 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns+os ()

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

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

exhaust system corroded

extensive oil leak

ns+os body sills damaged(crushed)

nsf seatbelt slow to retract

nsr lamp damaged

nsr+osr tyres perished/small cuts

windscreen chipped

wipers poor

Fail 3 Oct 2022 165,539 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected around brake & clutch pedals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns+os ()

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

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

coolent level low

exhaust system corroded

extensive oil leak

front brake discs corroded

ns+os body sills damaged(crushed)

nsf seatbelt slow to retract

nsr lamp damaged

nsr+osr tyres perished/small cuts

windscreen chipped

wipers poor

Pass 5 Oct 2021 155,324 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 155,324 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 151,462 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 151,462 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 144,526 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 144,526 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 136,903 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 136,903 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 128,990 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 128,990 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 121,786 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 117,474 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 112,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 107,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2013 107,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers run constantly even when switch is on off position

Fail 31 Aug 2012 82,090 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,090 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,113 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 65,113 miles

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

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 PVV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 PVV, 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 PVV registered?

VU08 PVV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is VU08 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 PVV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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