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DW18 OFA

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,971 mi
Last recorded59,971 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW18 OFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 59,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 59,964 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 51,977 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 44,519 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 44,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened middle row (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 37,920 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 29,872 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s middle row seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s middle row seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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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DW18 OFA is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DW18 OFA, 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 DW18 OFA registered?

DW18 OFA is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 August 2018.

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