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VU08 TYW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,029 mi
Last recorded176,029 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 176,029 miles

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

bolt broken in spare wheel carrier

Fail 8 Aug 2025 176,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

bolt broken in spare wheel carrier

Pass 2 Aug 2024 174,176 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 174,176 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 170,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 170,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2022 165,796 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 165,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 159,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play close to excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 16 Oct 2020 147,773 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 146,703 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 146,702 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 145,437 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 137,483 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 130,135 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 121,992 miles

cut to offside rear tyre side wall - close to limit

front number plate deterorated - slight oil leak

power steering pump damp

tow bar electrical socket damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,896 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

deep cut to offside rear tyre outer wall

nearside front windscreen washer part blocked

power steering pump damp

Pass 26 Aug 2014 104,885 miles

offside front tyre worn on both edges - close to limit

power steering pump damp

Fail 26 Aug 2014 104,876 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on both edges - close to limit

power steering pump damp

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,088 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 96,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 88,976 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,501 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 81,501 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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 TYW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

VU08 TYW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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