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DY61 VUS

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,476 mi
Last recorded102,476 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro106,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 VUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 102,476 miles

Nearside Rear ACCIDENT DAMAGED NOT RESULTING IN SHARPE EDGES

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 91,363 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 91,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 79,643 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,824 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 73,824 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,639 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 69,639 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 64,954 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 64,954 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 55,714 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Beam image, kick up on limit

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Wheel arch rubbing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Beam image, kick up on limit

Offside Front Belt buckle unlocks under load however button sticks

Slight Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2018 55,714 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 65 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Beam image, kick up on limit

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Wheel arch rubbing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Beam image, kick up on limit

Offside Front Belt buckle unlocks under load however button sticks

Slight Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2017 41,174 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 41,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 21,868 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 28,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 65 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 16,430 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 15,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 15,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 11,613 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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DY61 VUS is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 DY61 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

DY61 VUS is a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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