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DY04 VRV

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

234,748 mi
Last recorded234,748 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 VRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 234,748 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 234,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 233,109 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 233,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 232,659 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 231,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 231,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 230,749 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 228,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 228,679 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 228,679 miles

Central Front Upper Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 227,492 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 225,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 225,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake back plate corroding slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2016 225,371 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake back plate corroding slightly

Pass 14 May 2013 213,456 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 213,456 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 195,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2011 183,389 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 163,240 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 140,745 miles

light misting of fuel around tank area.

Pass 22 May 2008 131,757 miles

front & rear number plates fading

Pass 10 Apr 2007 121,771 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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DY04 VRV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 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 DY04 VRV, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY04 VRV registered?

DY04 VRV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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