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DS15 VTJ

2015 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,823 mi
Last recorded132,823 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro82,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS15 VTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 132,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 132,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 131,055 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 131,055 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 129,432 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 123,207 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 115,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 115,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 107,013 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 98,517 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,371 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,089 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 58,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 VTJ is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

DS15 VTJ is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2015.

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