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WU08 YDL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,317 mi
Last recorded59,317 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 59,317 miles

MIL on

Fail 27 Jun 2025 59,316 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

MIL on

Pass 17 Jun 2024 57,954 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting worn

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting worn

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 57,950 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting worn

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting worn

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 55,250 miles

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Dec 2022 55,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2021 52,631 miles

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 18 Sep 2021 52,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 47,834 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 47,823 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 42,469 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 42,424 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,271 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

unable to open offside rear door

Fail 15 Aug 2018 37,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,398 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 31,398 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 23,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 12,981 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 12,981 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 8,411 miles

engine stay bar bush excessively worn

Pass 29 Jun 2012

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 29 Jun 2012

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 1 Feb 2011 70,023 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 70,023 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

2 x chips in zone A of windscreen just within specification.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YDL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 WU08 YDL, 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 YDL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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