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WU08 NKJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,352 mi
Last recorded107,352 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 NKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 107,352 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 102,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front sections of chassis slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2024 97,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 97,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 90,613 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,757 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 79,113 miles

Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front indicator bulb slightly discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre cracking perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre cracking perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 75,198 miles

Front Lower front both brake pads close to legal limit

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front drop-link bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front indicator discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 75,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nearside front outer track rod end has extensive play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower front both brake pads close to legal limit

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front drop-link bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front indicator discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,604 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,668 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,405 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 68,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,276 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,747 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,063 miles

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2014 41,063 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,732 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 24,732 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 17,747 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,165 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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WU08 NKJ 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 76.2%.

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 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 WU08 NKJ, 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 WU08 NKJ registered?

WU08 NKJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for WU08 NKJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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