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DX16 VSU

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,383 mi
Last recorded121,383 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 VSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 121,383 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 107,656 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 107,653 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 82,990 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,670 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 69,698 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached undertray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front DRL not working

Front turbo intercooler insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2022 62,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front DRL not working

Fail 24 Mar 2022 62,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both front DRL not working

Pass 7 Apr 2021 55,942 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 55,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 43,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,959 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 27,957 miles

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

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

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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DX16 VSU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DX16 VSU, 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 DX16 VSU registered?

DX16 VSU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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