CarVerify

Free Car Check

YB08 ZPW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,287 mi
Last recorded191,287 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 ZPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 191,287 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 191,284 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 176,859 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 160,633 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 160,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2021 142,686 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 135,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

footbrake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 15 May 2019 121,517 miles

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Fail 15 May 2019 121,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 3 May 2018 111,126 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

slight roughness in o/s front wheel bearigs

Fail 3 May 2018 111,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calipers both sides (3.5.1k)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

slight roughness in o/s front wheel bearigs

Pass 22 May 2017 101,242 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 May 2017 101,000 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 underfloor from abs pump to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper parking brake (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 May 2016 89,599 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,203 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 79,203 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,774 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,672 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,949 miles

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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YB08 ZPW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YB08 ZPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YB08 ZPW?

You can check the full history of YB08 ZPW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YB08 ZPW registered?

YB08 ZPW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is YB08 ZPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 ZPW shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB08 ZPW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YB08 ZPW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.