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YS08 GAV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

213,252 mi
Last recorded213,252 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 GAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 213,252 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 203,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 197,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 189,731 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 179,448 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Aug 2022 179,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Aug 2021 167,515 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 158,812 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 152,931 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 147,585 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 139,742 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 132,747 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 125,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 112,375 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 102,735 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 82,106 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 58,446 miles

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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YS08 GAV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YS08 GAV, 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 YS08 GAV registered?

YS08 GAV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is YS08 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 GAV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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