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DU16 WLJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,352 mi
Last recorded71,352 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 WLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 71,352 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 71,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2025 65,706 miles

both door mirror covers damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2025 65,705 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f wish bone rear mount bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod insecurely attached o/s/r pan hard rod mount bush split and worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

both door mirror covers damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2024 58,631 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s and o/s covers damaged and missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyres wearing on edges and very close to limit [replace A.S.A.P] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 58,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s and o/s covers damaged and missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyres wearing on edges and very close to limit [replace A.S.A.P] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 51,350 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 51,315 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front inner brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tire wearing on edge close to limit

play in o/s/f roll bar drop link

Pass 25 Mar 2022 48,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65R16C + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 48,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65R16C + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,065 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Mar 2021 60,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 37,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 27,200 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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DU16 WLJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU16 WLJ, 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 DU16 WLJ registered?

DU16 WLJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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