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YF08 BUW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,967 mi
Last recorded123,967 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 BUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 123,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 119,257 miles

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 103,538 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 95,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 95,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 83,801 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 83,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 77,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 77,901 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 74,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both aprox 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 74,512 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail drop link badly worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both aprox 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 74,340 miles

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

o/s rear tyre low pressure

Fail 2 Aug 2018 74,340 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s rear tyre low pressure

Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by rear of fuel tank in clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,901 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2015 55,901 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,449 miles

Fog light lens missing!!

Fail 17 Sep 2013 41,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fog light lens missing!!

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

f/n/s low tyre pressure

Fail 23 Sep 2011 26,236 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,236 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
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YF08 BUW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YF08 BUW, 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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YF08 BUW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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