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DY16 WCJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,973 mi
Last recorded74,973 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 WCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 74,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 68,029 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 62,910 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp lens damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2024 62,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp lens damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2023 58,370 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 58,370 miles

Central Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 52,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Appears to be in at an angle

Fail 14 Jun 2022 52,587 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Streaking due to debris caught in rubber blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Appears to be in at an angle

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 42,621 miles

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 42,621 miles

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

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 33,335 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 33,283 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 23,041 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 22,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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DY16 WCJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DY16 WCJ, 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 DY16 WCJ registered?

DY16 WCJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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