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YF08 MWM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,645 mi
Last recorded147,645 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 MWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 147,645 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

windscreen washer jets weak but provide sufficient fluid

Pass 2 Aug 2025 138,811 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 136,898 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 134,219 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 134,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake low effort .

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 128,903 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 128,861 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 123,405 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency .

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jun 2020 116,996 miles

Slight stiffness to steering when vehicle stationary

Fail 19 Jun 2020 116,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Too close to edge to repair and outer edge scrubbed bald

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

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

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

Slight stiffness to steering when vehicle stationary

Pass 21 Jun 2019 110,277 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 110,226 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 104,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,643 miles

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

Front section of handbrake cable rusty .

Fail 21 Jun 2017 96,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front section of handbrake cable rusty .

Pass 22 Jun 2016 90,709 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 90,706 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 83,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiperblades deteriorated .

Pass 7 Jun 2014 75,270 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 62,138 miles

Rear tyres worn unevenly .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 62,138 miles

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

Rear tyres worn unevenly .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 51,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,669 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 MWM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YF08 MWM, 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 MWM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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