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VU08 WBY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,001 mi
Last recorded184,001 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 184,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 182,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 180,246 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 172,783 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front both sides tyre valves slight cracking

Offside Front bumper and body and slight light damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 172,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front both sides tyre valves slight cracking

Offside Front bumper and body and slight light damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 161,461 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 146,196 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 127,140 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 127,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,413 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,623 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 58,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,597 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

slight uneaven front service brake

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 WBY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WBY, 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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VU08 WBY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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