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YG08 YZS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,468 mi
Last recorded128,468 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 128,468 miles

slight bind at near side front brake

Fail 1 Dec 2025 128,467 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight bind at near side front brake

Pass 15 Oct 2024 127,061 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 127,055 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 122,928 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 122,928 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 118,508 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 118,246 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,940 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 106,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

Fail 22 Sep 2020 106,156 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,349 miles

Nearside Front brake unit binding slightly

Oil leak ()

engine stabiliser has play

fuel tank straps have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,607 miles

Emissions not detected

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 86,607 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Emissions not detected

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 84,061 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,591 miles

Condition of offside front headlight unit

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 78,590 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Condition of offside front headlight unit

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear lamp unit has a sharp edge caused by damage.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 76,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear lamp unit has a sharp edge caused by damage.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,068 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 69,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,276 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 62,276 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,394 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 55,394 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 YZS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YG08 YZS, 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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YG08 YZS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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