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DF65 VLC

2015 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,665 mi
Last recorded181,665 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro82,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF65 VLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 181,665 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front grill missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 181,665 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front grill missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 149,777 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 149,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 130,548 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 130,548 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 120,190 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 109,109 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 109,109 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 97,109 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,813 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 82,811 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 65,612 miles

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

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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DF65 VLC is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 82,576 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 DF65 VLC, 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DF65 VLC registered?

DF65 VLC is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2015.

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