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VU58 RUW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

193,314 mi
Last recorded193,314 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 RUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 193,314 miles

Both n/s tyres worn on edges

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

Front wipers smearing

Osr tyre heavily out of shape

Fail 23 Mar 2017 193,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Both n/s tyres worn on edges

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

Front wipers smearing

Osr tyre heavily out of shape

Pass 17 Mar 2016 187,263 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Mar 2016 187,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2015 174,084 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2014 159,527 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 159,527 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 144,936 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 144,936 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 133,461 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 133,457 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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VU58 RUW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU58 RUW, 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 VU58 RUW registered?

VU58 RUW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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The MOT history for VU58 RUW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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