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DY61 VHC

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,395 mi
Last recorded169,395 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 VHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 169,395 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 169,395 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 166,895 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 162,105 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 158,879 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 153,047 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 152,632 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 152,632 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 151,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

various chips in windscreen

warning signs on dash

Fail 5 Dec 2019 151,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

various chips in windscreen

warning signs on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2018 141,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

windscreen chipped

Fail 10 Dec 2018 141,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 / 65 / R16 C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Dec 2017 128,058 miles

front pads low , slight judder from front discs on brake test

Fail 4 Dec 2017 128,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front pads low , slight judder from front discs on brake test

Pass 16 Dec 2016 106,248 miles

gear oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,876 miles

n/s driveshaft seal weeping

slight play in o/s/f top shock mount

Fail 14 Dec 2015 83,875 miles

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

all tyres getting low

front pads low discs worn

n/s door mirror taped on

n/s driveshaft seal weeping

slight play in o/s/f top shock mount

Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,126 miles

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

front and rear pads low

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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DY61 VHC is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 106,219 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 DY61 VHC, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY61 VHC registered?

DY61 VHC is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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