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VX57 EDK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,416 mi
Last recorded148,416 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 EDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 148,416 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 139,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Strut upper bush or bearing has wear or free play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Strut upper bush or bearing has wear or free play

Fail 4 Oct 2024 139,324 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Strut upper bush or bearing has wear or free play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Strut upper bush or bearing has wear or free play

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 132,915 miles

E.M.L Warning on

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

Indicator switch faulty Deteriorated (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 132,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

E.M.L Warning on

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

Indicator switch faulty Deteriorated (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 132,694 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 132,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Perished (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 128,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 128,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 125,540 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 118,174 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance low

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,441 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 80,685 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,853 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 66,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,054 miles

horn weak but works

n/s drum stick has slight play

rear pads look low

Fail 9 Apr 2015 56,054 miles

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

horn weak but works

n/s drum stick has slight play

rear pads look low

Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,292 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 29,597 miles

side step damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2012 29,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

side step damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2011 23,738 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,738 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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VX57 EDK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VX57 EDK, 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 VX57 EDK registered?

VX57 EDK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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