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YP08 TPU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

220,773 mi
Last recorded220,773 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 TPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 220,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 220,773 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 215,975 miles

Offside Front jacking point coroded/damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2024 215,974 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point coroded/damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2023 211,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage 2454519 102yx/l (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 2454519 102yx/l (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm badly perished 2454519 102yx/l (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 211,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage 2454519 102yx/l (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 2454519 102yx/l (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm badly perished 2454519 102yx/l (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 203,501 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 203,453 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 195,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear trailing arm bush casing corroded causing a fracture

Pass 13 Jul 2020 187,335 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 187,211 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 177,501 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 177,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 164,074 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 164,072 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 150,205 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Jul 2017 150,195 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 132,769 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 132,769 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 120,553 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 101,340 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 101,340 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 82,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,735 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 64,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 64,379 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 44,880 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear 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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YP08 TPU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 YP08 TPU, 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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YP08 TPU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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