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WN08 BBU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

179,867 mi
Last recorded179,867 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 BBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 179,867 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front upper support bearings noisy

spare wheel carrier rusty

Fail 14 May 2025 179,739 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour black smoke (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front upper support bearings noisy

spare wheel carrier rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2023 171,908 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

drive belt badly damaged

glow plug light on

Fail 8 Dec 2023 171,907 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened upper bearing/mounting moving when turning wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

drive belt badly damaged

glow plug light on

Pass 8 Dec 2022 166,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 8 Dec 2022 166,239 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 1 Dec 2021 159,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 159,641 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 152,853 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 152,853 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 143,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 14 May 2019 143,638 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2018 137,300 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 137,300 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 130,189 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 130,189 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 122,861 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 122,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 117,058 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2014 110,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage in corner of screen o/s/f

Fail 6 May 2014 110,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage in corner of screen o/s/f

Pass 3 May 2013 105,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 100,123 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2012 100,123 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 94,276 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 94,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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WN08 BBU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WN08 BBU, 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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WN08 BBU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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