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FC16 VUG

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,514 mi
Last recorded46,514 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 VUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 46,514 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 40,303 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 32,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 32,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 24,897 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 24,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 19,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDE WALL BUT NOT TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TRAY HAS OIL OVER IT, UNABLE TO INSPECT WHERE FROM (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 13,504 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 13,504 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working top high level brake light bulb inop (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 12,486 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 12,486 miles

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

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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FC16 VUG is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FC16 VUG, 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 FC16 VUG registered?

FC16 VUG is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 August 2016.

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