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DY52 VCW

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,888 mi
Last recorded112,888 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 VCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 112,888 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

near side side of vehicle including door damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2010 112,451 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

near side side of vehicle including door damaged

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 95,253 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to near side side of vehicle

Fail 23 Jun 2009 95,049 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to near side side of vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2008 82,616 miles

Oil leak

engine management light displayed

Fail 18 Jun 2008 82,451 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

engine management light displayed

Pass 16 Jun 2007 68,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 May 2006 57,794 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 57,674 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DY52 VCW is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 112,634 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 DY52 VCW, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY52 VCW registered?

DY52 VCW is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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