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AF16 XLX

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,382 mi
Last recorded135,382 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 XLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 135,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 130,174 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 121,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tow bar mounting brackets both sides obviously fouling rear subframe previously

Fail 2 Feb 2024 121,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tow bar mounting brackets both sides obviously fouling rear subframe previously

Pass 20 Feb 2023 94,686 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2023 94,497 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 78,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 63,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise changing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber mounting slightly damaged

Nearside loading door has handle missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drl not working

Fail 26 Jan 2021 63,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted causing bulge in tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise changing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber mounting slightly damaged

Nearside loading door has handle missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drl not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 47,355 miles

n/s/f day time running light inop

nail in n/s/r tyre / 3 x nails in o/s/r tyre / both rear tyres been scubbing on outer walls

pin hole in o/s/f inner cv boot / slight mist on n/s/f shock /

Fail 17 Jul 2019 47,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f day time running light inop

nail in n/s/r tyre / 3 x nails in o/s/r tyre / both rear tyres been scubbing on outer walls

pin hole in o/s/f inner cv boot / slight mist on n/s/f shock /

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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AF16 XLX is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 72,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF16 XLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 10 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF16 XLX registered?

AF16 XLX is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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