CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ66 VFA

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,874 mi
Last recorded120,874 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 VFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 120,874 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor aero deck (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 120,871 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut in the tread exposing cords 205/65/16 c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor aero deck (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 109,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside headlight inner and upper clip broken

Fail 21 Feb 2025 109,872 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 3 bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside headlight inner and upper clip broken

Pass 21 Feb 2024 99,199 miles

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

adblue low warning on dash

Fail 20 Feb 2024 99,193 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 3 bolt fixing to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut in the outer shoulder exposing cords 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

STRONG ADVISE nearside front coil spring fouling the body of the van

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

adblue low warning on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2023 84,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

add blue light on

Fail 20 Feb 2023 84,116 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 1x yellow 1x white (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 3 bolt fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in the tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in the tread exposing cored 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has several cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

add blue light on

slight noise when rotating offside front wheel

Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

STRONG ADVISE crack in front windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Feb 2021 52,648 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 38,311 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre going out of shape 205/65/16

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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ66 VFA is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 72,647 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 AJ66 VFA, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ66 VFA?

You can check the full history of AJ66 VFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ66 VFA registered?

AJ66 VFA is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is AJ66 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ66 VFA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ66 VFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ66 VFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.