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DX16 VUJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,300 mi
Last recorded85,300 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 VUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 85,300 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 83,335 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 83,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 76,255 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 76,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 53,817 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 53,815 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 40,365 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 40,364 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 35,731 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,701 miles

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 VUJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX16 VUJ?

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What year was DX16 VUJ registered?

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

Is DX16 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX16 VUJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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