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DX59 GWV

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,972 mi
Last recorded120,972 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 GWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 120,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on undertray drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 120,972 miles

Central Brake cable damaged snapped during RB Test (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides handbrake (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on undertray drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 116,625 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 116,595 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement on strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 108,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 99,852 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 99,848 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,731 miles

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion starting near rear shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,481 miles

Small chip in windscreen zone B

Pass 31 Oct 2019 92,482 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE OF ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 92,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE OF ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 85,522 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,113 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,582 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 58,331 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,477 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,169 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 34,204 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 24,357 miles

Horn becoming a little weak in operation.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs heavy rust line, front brake discs a little thin

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 7 Feb 2012 24,357 miles

Horn becoming a little weak in operation.

Rear brake discs heavy rust line, front brake discs a little thin

Slight play at steering wheel

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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DX59 GWV is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 106,533 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX59 GWV, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX59 GWV registered?

DX59 GWV is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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