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Vauxhall Vivaro

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

S8 BWJMOT history

S8 BWJ is a white diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 25 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 15 MOT tests, with 164,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S8 BWJ white Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Vivaro, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
164,540 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
8 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BWJ was last recorded at 164,540 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,540 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,540 miles
  • 2024 – 154,600 miles
  • 2023 – 143,241 miles
  • 2022 – 130,004 miles
  • 2021 – 113,225 miles
  • 2020 – 98,715 miles
  • 2019 – 78,996 miles
  • 2018 – 72,135 miles
  • 2017 – 53,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,540 miles
  • AdvisoryRear bumper support bracket corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and sidewall perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    164,540 miles
    Test number
    655799536085
    • AdvisoryRear bumper support bracket corroded

  2. Fail164,540 miles (+9,940)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,540 miles
    Test number
    546496188395
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper support bracket corroded

  3. Pass154,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,600 miles
    Test number
    977820150892
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (looks like poss from radiator ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail154,600 miles (+11,359)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,600 miles
    Test number
    231680921978
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (looks like poss from radiator ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass143,241 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,241 miles
    Test number
    369144709359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail143,241 miles (+13,237)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,241 miles
    Test number
    907770196350
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass130,004 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,004 miles
    Test number
    882500096075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exterior door handle wont open intermittently
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail130,002 miles (+16,777)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,002 miles
    Test number
    130111271023
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exterior door handle wont open intermittently
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,225 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,225 miles
    Test number
    908754397147
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail113,103 miles (+14,388)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,103 miles
    Test number
    396500253746
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass98,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,715 miles
    Test number
    148371416713
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support broken allowing radiator and front mount intercooler to move excessively

  12. Fail98,715 miles (+19,719)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,715 miles
    Test number
    572363192259
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support broken allowing radiator and front mount intercooler to move excessively

  13. Pass78,996 miles (+6,861)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,996 miles
    Test number
    522461675581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,135 miles (+18,413)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,135 miles
    Test number
    122076326834
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass53,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,722 miles
    Test number
    594910611002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 BWJ

Does S8 BWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BWJ is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 BWJ?
The MOT on S8 BWJ is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BWJ done?
S8 BWJ was recorded at 164,540 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 13,953 miles a year.
Has S8 BWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BWJ has failed 7 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 BWJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S8 BWJ find?
S8 BWJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear bumper support bracket corroded.

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