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WV08 FBE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

177,581 mi
Last recorded177,581 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 FBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 177,581 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 177,581 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 166,311 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 155,689 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2024 155,689 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 151,431 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2023 151,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2022 147,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 147,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 144,461 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 144,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 139,639 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 139,639 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 136,305 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 136,305 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 123,786 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))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 115,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end slightly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2016 104,171 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 4 Jul 2016 104,170 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing centre row (5.2.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Jul 2015 98,545 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 98,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,734 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing more on outer edge.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 97,734 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing more on outer edge.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 81,886 miles

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 81,886 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,414 miles

both front tyres close to the legal limit

slight play detected within n/s/f track rod end

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,258 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 72,822 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,425 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 61,425 miles

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

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

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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WV08 FBE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 WV08 FBE, 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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WV08 FBE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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