2008 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · NA08 FPO

The Vauxhall Vivaro passed its most recent MOT on 26 March 2026 at 141,197 miles with no defects recorded, indicating current roadworthiness is acceptable. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by rapid passes. On 23 March 2026 the van failed at 141,186 miles with no defects listed, then passed three days later at 141,197 miles. The same sequence occurred in 2025: a failure on 10 March at 137,544 miles, followed by a pass on 26 March at 137,554 miles. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than progressive mechanical decline. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for an 18-year-old vehicle. The van covered roughly 7,844 miles per year, rising from 132,171 miles at the February 2024 test to 137,554 miles by March 2025, then 141,197 miles by March 2026. Annual increments of around 4,000 to 4,600 miles reflect light commercial duty. No standing periods or sudden accumulation spikes are evident across the three years of data supplied. The absence of recorded advisories across all five tests is unusual for a 2008 Vivaro and warrants caution. Vans of this era commonly develop corrosion on chassis rails and sills, worn suspension bushes, and fatigued coil springs by this mileage. The clean sheets may indicate thorough preparation before each test or insufficient scrutiny during inspection. A buyer should physically examine brake discs for scoring, check rear suspension mounts for play, and inspect the underbody for structural rust. The twin failures with no defects logged imply the vehicle was presented without fault correction, so verify the test certificates and confirm no hidden mechanical wear exists behind the blank advisory sections.