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DV63 GFU

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

236,877 mi
Last recorded236,877 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV63 GFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 236,877 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central brake pipes NEAR FAIL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded NEAR FAIL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded NEAR FAIL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 236,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on in dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper shock bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Binding reading 30 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central brake pipes NEAR FAIL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Body component slightly loose Inner wheel arch trim loose insecure NEAR FAIL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded NEAR FAIL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face NEAR FAIL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake binding reading 26 NEAR FAIL (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded NEAR FAIL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face NEAR FAIL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 223,675 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both fronts scored / lipped corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine under tray insecure loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs inner face corroded lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 223,670 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on in dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering inner stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Light on in dash (7.1.6 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both fronts scored / lipped corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine under tray insecure loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure Sensor cables insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs inner face corroded lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 212,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake disc back plate corroded / holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise 2 x brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 212,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on in dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Hand brake in op (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper shock bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake disc back plate corroded / holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise 2 x brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 205,879 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 205,879 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 195,646 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear REAR SEATS REMOVED

Fail 23 Nov 2021 195,646 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 186,448 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 186,448 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 180,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 152,176 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 123,993 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 88,326 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,167 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 54,167 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

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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DV63 GFU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,475 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 DV63 GFU, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV63 GFU is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 October 2013.

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