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WD57 DWJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,549 mi
Last recorded151,549 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD57 DWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 151,549 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 151,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 150,194 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 150,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 138,434 miles

misbalance of rear brakes high

Pass 8 Feb 2022 136,402 miles

glow plug lamp on

Fail 8 Feb 2022 136,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear seat belt will not lock in (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

glow plug lamp on

Pass 1 Feb 2021 132,671 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads starting to get low

coil lamp on

front brake discs are worn and lipped

spanner lamp on

Fail 1 Feb 2021 132,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pads starting to get low

coil lamp on

front brake discs are worn and lipped

spanner lamp on

Pass 4 Feb 2020 127,263 miles

chip in windscreen

slight play n/s steering rack end

van a bit dirty underneath

Fail 4 Feb 2020 127,263 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

slight play n/s steering rack end

van a bit dirty underneath

Pass 4 Feb 2019 119,074 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

reversing lights inoperative

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 25 Jan 2018 113,873 miles

both front position lamps a bit dim

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2018 113,871 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front position lamps a bit dim

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2017 100,682 miles

engine management light on

hazard warning switch a bit sticky

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

slight play n/s steering rack end

Fail 19 Jan 2017 100,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

hazard warning switch a bit sticky

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 26 Jan 2016 92,258 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 92,258 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,469 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,933 miles

Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer mount broken

Pass 4 Feb 2013 46,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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WD57 DWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WD57 DWJ, 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 WD57 DWJ registered?

WD57 DWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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