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YF57 WRE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,589 mi
Last recorded172,589 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 WRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 172,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 172,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 165,361 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 158,679 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 149,569 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 140,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 134,736 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 132,175 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 124,175 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

hazard switch damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2019 124,169 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

hazard switch damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,568 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 113,557 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2017 106,833 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 99,991 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 99,987 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 92,597 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 92,591 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2014 84,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 84,852 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 79,265 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 73,523 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 73,522 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,457 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 68,456 miles

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

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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YF57 WRE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YF57 WRE, 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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YF57 WRE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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