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DL16 XFW

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,042 mi
Last recorded119,042 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 XFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 119,042 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 108,572 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 108,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 93,593 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp fixing & cover missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary tread low outer edge , bald inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary tread balding outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Note ; Both front strut tops slightly off centre , suspect top mounting / bearing issue

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary tread low / balding edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around sump / timing cover , *** Oil level low *** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 79,600 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around sump / timing cover , *** Oil level low *** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 69,775 miles

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

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

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 29 May 2021 64,018 miles

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 27 May 2021 64,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated shock absorber oil on inner face (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated shock absorber oil on inner pad (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 2 Jun 2020 58,047 miles

Engine covers and undertreys fitted.

N/S/R brake noise on rotation, unable to see inner pads and disc.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 51,043 miles

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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DL16 XFW 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 72.7%.

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 DL16 XFW, 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 DL16 XFW registered?

DL16 XFW is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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