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WU58 WYJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,172 mi
Last recorded97,172 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 WYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 97,172 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 95,256 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 95,240 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 93,547 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 93,543 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 92,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,108 miles

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Fail 8 Nov 2021 88,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2020 83,660 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 75,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,171 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Oct 2017 71,171 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,240 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 67,234 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2015 61,683 miles

parking brake cables in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2014 56,156 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,894 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,195 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,460 miles

split in bottom of nearside rear quarter panel sill

Fail 5 Oct 2011 38,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s sliding door handle broken but door still operational

split in bottom of nearside rear quarter panel sill

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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WU58 WYJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 WU58 WYJ, 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 WU58 WYJ registered?

WU58 WYJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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