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YG08 PLZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,310 mi
Last recorded145,310 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 PLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 145,310 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 136,631 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 136,631 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 135,581 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 131,200 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 127,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 121,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH fronts ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH fronts inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Dec 2016 121,910 miles

Nearside 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH fronts ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH fronts inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 115,204 miles

Front tyres getting low on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 21 Oct 2014 107,634 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Oct 2014 107,634 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2013 98,671 miles

Spare wheel carrier needs attension

Pass 20 Apr 2012 91,688 miles

spare wheel carrier broken and wheel missing

Fail 3 Apr 2012 91,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

drivers seat base insecure

no spare wheel fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,540 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 67,540 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YG08 PLZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG08 PLZ, 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 YG08 PLZ registered?

YG08 PLZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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