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WU08 YFJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,224 mi
Last recorded95,224 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 YFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 95,224 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo/turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 95,224 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo/turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 91,606 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside components

windscreen washers working intermittantly

Fail 13 Nov 2024 91,606 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside components

windscreen washers working intermittantly

Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,095 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 88,095 miles

Brake cable damaged snapped while doing brake test (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 195/60-16 fitted should be 195/65-16 (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 83,162 miles

Front both tyres wearing on outer tread

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Nov 2022 83,162 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing on outer tread

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,313 miles

Front Upper both anti roll bar dust covers deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

surface corrosion to exhaust

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2021 77,313 miles

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

Front Upper both anti roll bar dust covers deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

surface corrosion to exhaust

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2020 73,262 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,944 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 68,530 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,316 miles

Offside Rear tyre aged cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,888 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,164 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,715 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,590 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,320 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 43,319 miles

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

steering rack slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,271 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,275 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 32,275 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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 YFJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?

WU08 YFJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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