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DS15 VBY

2015 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,100 mi
Last recorded144,100 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro82,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS15 VBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 144,100 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 137,746 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 137,738 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 132,719 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 132,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 125,895 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 119,581 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 109,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 101,443 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 83,330 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 83,330 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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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DS15 VBY is a 2015 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 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 DS15 VBY, 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 DS15 VBY registered?

DS15 VBY is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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