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VU58 XEV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,226 mi
Last recorded189,226 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 XEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2026 189,226 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 189,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Inner brake pad slightly contaminated. (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Nearside and offside inoperative. Main centre pull cable from hand lever snapped. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 180,075 miles

Front Nearside and offside strut tops have slight lift.

Pass 2 Aug 2024 172,662 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 168,471 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 161,769 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 156,089 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 154,106 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 150,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and centre

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 148,248 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 145,684 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 142,684 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 142,675 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 139,029 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 139,027 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 134,065 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 134,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 124,882 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 115,887 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 115,887 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 XEV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU58 XEV, 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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VU58 XEV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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