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DV09 LWZ

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,521 mi
Last recorded142,521 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 LWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 142,521 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 142,521 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 139,063 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 139,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 135,401 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 135,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 132,220 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 127,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 122,726 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 119,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 116,731 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 116,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 109,097 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 109,097 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 103,070 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no reading on smoke test...too low

Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,144 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 98,144 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 92,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 May 2015 92,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,499 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

offside front track rod end has play

Pass 16 May 2013 58,169 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,013 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 38,013 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 37,935 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 37,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DV09 LWZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 106,533 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 DV09 LWZ, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV09 LWZ registered?

DV09 LWZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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