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XX08 VAN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,126 mi
Last recorded134,126 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX08 VAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 134,126 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2025 134,126 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 130,919 miles

Both headlight lenses cloudy ,beam pattern ok

Fail 18 Nov 2024 130,919 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Both headlight lenses cloudy ,beam pattern ok

Pass 15 Nov 2023 127,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake slightly insecure.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 126,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake slightly insecure.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 121,513 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,385 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 102,658 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 97,219 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 88,708 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 83,690 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 83,690 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,533 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 77,533 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 70,834 miles

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

interior mirror missing

n/s/f lower mirror missing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,834 miles

interior mirror missing

n/s/f lower mirror missing

Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,681 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,073 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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XX08 VAN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XX08 VAN, 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 XX08 VAN registered?

XX08 VAN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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