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VU08 VGZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,262 mi
Last recorded105,262 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 VGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 105,262 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 102,713 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 102,713 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf and nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 87,255 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,764 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,760 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,368 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,112 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 68,112 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 60,679 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,067 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,421 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,562 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 40,562 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,091 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,206 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,872 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 VGZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU08 VGZ registered?

VU08 VGZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is VU08 VGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 VGZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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