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YH08 WFG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

187,163 mi
Last recorded187,163 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 WFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 187,163 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 187,161 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 185,508 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 185,508 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 185,419 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 184,615 miles

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))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 184,613 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 May 2019 173,139 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 173,124 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 161,857 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 161,857 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 152,014 miles

engine warning lights are on

Fail 22 May 2017 152,014 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning lights are on

Pass 23 May 2016 146,188 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 146,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 12 May 2015 139,375 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet stay secured with parcel tape an could drop into the engine bay

nereside front arch liner insecure

Fail 12 May 2015 139,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet stay secured with parcel tape an could drop into the engine bay

nereside front arch liner insecure

Pass 28 May 2014 133,093 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 129,168 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 124,170 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 93,681 miles

nearside front tyre outter sidewall cut

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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YH08 WFG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc 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 YH08 WFG, 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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YH08 WFG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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