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VU08 VVY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

242,471 mi
Last recorded242,471 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 VVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 242,471 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 242,701 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear boor not opening

side door broken

side glass broken

Pass 17 Feb 2024 224,459 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 207,320 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 182,312 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 140,028 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough slightly rough when cold (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 140,028 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough slightly rough when cold (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 126,064 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row of seats (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside side step mounting bracket bent bent but still secure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 126,064 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated engine earth strap (4.11 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row of seats (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside side step mounting bracket bent bent but still secure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 114,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,459 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 80,558 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 80,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,870 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,704 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,489 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,643 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,096 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 VVY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU08 VVY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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