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WP08 URS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,270 mi
Last recorded119,270 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 URS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 119,270 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 119,270 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 108,965 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner diff drive shaft oil seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner gearbox diff oil seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 108,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner diff drive shaft oil seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner gearbox diff oil seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 104,452 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil weep from timing chain cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 98,656 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo charger weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various weeps from cylinder head/ timing chain front cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 98,656 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo charger weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various weeps from cylinder head/ timing chain front cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 90,897 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Weep from rear of turbo inlet pipe. Weep running down rear of engine block. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 90,897 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Weep from rear of turbo inlet pipe. Weep running down rear of engine block. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 80,352 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 73,296 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 65,187 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 58,719 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 54,812 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 54,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,572 miles

top and bottom guards

Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,642 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 38,642 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,375 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,341 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,181 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

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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WP08 URS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WP08 URS, 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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WP08 URS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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