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DV18 SWU

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,969 mi
Last recorded116,969 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV18 SWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 116,969 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 116,692 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 111,446 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arm joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,825 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 104,639 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 104,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 85,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 61,177 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 61,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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DV18 SWU is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,306 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 DV18 SWU, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DV18 SWU registered?

DV18 SWU is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 May 2018.

Is DV18 SWU safe to buy?

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