VAUXHALL VIVARO2008 · 2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle shows a consistent history of passing its MOT tests, with the most recent pass on 11 May 2026 at 158,040 miles. This indicates the van is currently roadworthy according to DVSA standards. However, the record reveals a recurring issue with the steering system. In the May 2022 test at 154,153 miles, the tester identified play in the nearside steering inner joint. While this does not appear to have caused a failure in subsequent tests, it suggests the steering component is experiencing gradual mechanical wear and requires monitoring to prevent a future failure or degraded steering feel. The mileage progression is steady, averaging approximately 1,000 miles per year over the last four-year period. Between May 2022 and May 2026, the vehicle covered roughly 4,000 miles, which is relatively low for a commercial vehicle of this age. The gap between the June 2024 test and the May 2025 test shows a significant period where the vehicle moved only 856 miles in eleven months. This low annual usage pattern may explain the lack of major failures on consumable components, but it also increases the likelihood of seized components or minor corrosion during periods of inactivity. Structural integrity remains a point of interest for the buyer. During the May 2023 test, the inspector noted corrosion on both the nearside and offside front suspension mounting areas. Although these were described as not excessive and did not result in a failure, the presence of rust in these high-stress areas is common for Vivaro models of this era. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the mounting points and subframe to ensure that the oxidation has not progressed into structural thinning, which would lead to an MOT failure in future tests.