2008 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · PL08 PYV
2008 Vauxhall Vivaro (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 161,976 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL08 PYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 161,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL08 PYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro (PL08 PYV) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.85 specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PL08 PYV Mileage History
- 03/11/2023140,895 mi
- 04/11/2023140,927 mi+32 mi
- 28/10/2024146,241 mi+5,314 mi
- 10/11/2025161,762 mi+15,521 mi
- 12/11/2025161,976 mi+214 mi
Average of roughly 10,403 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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