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B18 GAR

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,795 mi
Last recorded183,795 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 GAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 183,795 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 174,276 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSF TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 21 Oct 2024 174,260 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested PIPE LEAKING (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSF TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 25 Oct 2023 165,014 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 154,588 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 146,350 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 141,606 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 135,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 135,235 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 126,196 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 117,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 117,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 108,601 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 106,294 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 106,294 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side front and off side front (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,977 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 98,977 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 84,973 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 84,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,025 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 68,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B18 GAR is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 106,533 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 B18 GAR, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B18 GAR registered?

B18 GAR is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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