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WK08 VUM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,685 mi
Last recorded116,685 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 VUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 116,685 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 116,676 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2025 116,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE) oil covering the whole engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 103,575 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 93,906 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 93,890 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 89,927 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 86,353 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 86,353 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 82,674 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 82,674 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 76,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2017 70,627 miles

Rear both rear shocks poor

Pass 31 May 2016 64,911 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,962 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 49,612 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 43,213 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 May 2013 43,213 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2012 34,486 miles

front wipers smear slgihtly

Pass 6 May 2011 27,735 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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WK08 VUM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WK08 VUM, 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 WK08 VUM registered?

WK08 VUM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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