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VU08 VVM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,552 mi
Last recorded114,552 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 VVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 114,552 miles

Front EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 114,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 92,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 92,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 86,490 miles

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine cover & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

front brake pads are getting very low

Fail 2 Feb 2021 86,485 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Top stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner & outer (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine cover & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

front brake pads are getting very low

Pass 22 Jan 2020 79,446 miles

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine cover & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,615 miles

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine cover & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 29 Jan 2018 65,859 miles

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 3 Feb 2017 62,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,305 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,145 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 52,140 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,484 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 48,479 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 42,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 42,691 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,725 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,076 miles

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

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 VVM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU08 VVM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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