2008 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · AF58 BJY

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend despite recurring minor testing failures. The most recent inspection on 16 December 2025 at 145,117 miles passed with no defects, following a failure just one day prior. This pattern suggests that the previous owner is proactive in rectifying issues immediately to ensure a passing result. The lack of recorded advisories on the latest certificate indicates that the vehicle was presented in a clean mechanical state at the time of the test. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for an 18-year-old van, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between the December 2023 and December 2024 tests, the vehicle covered 6,923 miles, while it clocked another 6,933 miles between December 2024 and 2025. This steady usage suggests regular operation rather than heavy commercial strain or long periods of sitting stationary, which often lead to rubber seal degradation and brake corrosion. The intervals between tests are also uniform, providing a reliable history of the vehicle's operational health. A buyer should focus on the specific components that caused the failures in December 2024 and December 2025, although the record does not specify the defect codes. One-day failures often indicate minor items such as blown bulbs, tyre tread depth, or minor exhaust adjustments. Given the age of the Vivaro, a physical inspection of the structural integrity is essential, specifically checking the sills and mounting points where corrosion is common. You should also check for signs of wear on suspension bushes and shock absorbers, as these components are the primary points of failure on vehicles with this mileage and age.