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WU08 NVK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,312 mi
Last recorded207,312 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 207,312 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 207,278 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 204,259 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 204,257 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 196,650 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 196,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 186,955 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 186,955 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-65-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 179,091 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 179,091 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 169,662 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 169,662 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 160,882 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 151,226 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

steering a little stiff when turned

upper struts a bit creakey when turnred

Fail 8 Dec 2015 151,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

steering a little stiff when turned

upper struts a bit creakey when turnred

Pass 9 Jan 2015 145,313 miles

steering a little stiff

upper struts a little tight and sqeakey when vehicle jacked up

Pass 8 Jan 2014 139,505 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 139,505 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 134,557 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 127,542 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 127,542 miles

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

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

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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WU08 NVK 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 57.1%.

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 WU08 NVK, 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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WU08 NVK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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