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VU08 VJC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,019 mi
Last recorded113,019 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 VJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 113,019 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe, both side jacking point, inner sills, front to rear suspension component's corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 9 May 2024 113,019 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipe, both side jacking point, inner sills, front to rear suspension component's corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 10 May 2023 113,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside Front and Rear Inner Sills Marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 May 2023 113,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside Front and Rear Inner Sills Marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 112,683 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 112,528 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing for roughness or play as wheel is locked (1.2.1 (f))

Front subframe (rear supporting bars ) corroded but not considered as a structural support

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger/jacking point area light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 111,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,518 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 103,517 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 94,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 74,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,738 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,504 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,499 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 49,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VJC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

VU08 VJC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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