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YB08 EUV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,161 mi
Last recorded123,161 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 EUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 123,161 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 123,161 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 117,327 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 117,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 109,384 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 102,711 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 102,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 96,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Inner rack end has slight play

Fail 4 Dec 2021 96,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Inner rack end has slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2020 88,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 84,632 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 80,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,932 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 76,928 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 30 Jun 2016 75,969 miles

Front discs badly corroded

Offside Front blind spot mirror glass missing

Offside Rear hand brake cable fixing clip missing

Rear discs badly corroded

hazard switch loose in fixing also tell tell on switch not working but is on dash

Fail 30 Jun 2016 75,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front discs badly corroded

Offside Front blind spot mirror glass missing

Offside Rear hand brake cable fixing clip missing

Rear discs badly corroded

hazard switch loose in fixing also tell tell on switch not working but is on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,967 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 73,934 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,137 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 69,229 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,488 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,162 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 52,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YB08 EUV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YB08 EUV, 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 YB08 EUV registered?

YB08 EUV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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