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DN13 VAO

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,999 mi
Last recorded146,999 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 VAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 146,999 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 146,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak

Pass 11 Apr 2025 136,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 134,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 126,450 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 126,450 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 113,623 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2022 113,609 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 104,736 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 104,734 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective dpf pressure pipe deteriated (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 97,965 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 97,965 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 91,782 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,925 miles

Nearside Front tyre2.5mm

Nearside Rear slight play wheel bearing

Fail 18 Apr 2018 81,925 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre2.5mm

Nearside Rear slight play wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2017 59,750 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 59,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 40,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DN13 VAO is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,475 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 DN13 VAO, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN13 VAO registered?

DN13 VAO is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 May 2013.

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